Which university is better: RWTH Aachen University or Humboldt University of Berlin?

HU Berlin ranks #251 globally for it's PG Computer Science programme in 2026, as per THE. It has ranked among the top 300 universities globally for its PG Computer Science programme in the last 3 years, as part of THE's Global Subject Rankings.

Check the table below to see how the HU Berlin has perfo

Not always. German proficiency requirement depends on the specific scholarship and chosen field of study. For English-taught programs and research scholarships, learning German is usually not required.

However, students interested in Humanities and Social Sciences may require German proficiency to co

HU Berlin does not have a single, fixed scholarship deadline. Scholarship deadlines vary as per the program. The below table lists the deadline for some popular financial aid options available to Indian students at Humboldt Uni Berlin:

Yes, Indian students can apply for the research fellowship at Humboldt. It is worth EUR 3,000 (INR 3.35 Lakhs) for post-doctoral researchers and EUR 3,600 (INR 4 Lakhs) plus additional benefits for experienced ones.

The below list of documents can be submitted to the Alexander von Humboldt Foun

No, the tier 1 Indian universities like IIT/NIT and DU do not explicitly give any advantage in the academic evaluation at the HU Berlin. Look at the pointers given below - 

• This university operates on a highly standardized and egalitarian evaluation system. 
• So, your chances of admissio