Humboldt University of Berlin
Baufhofstrase 11, Berlin, Germany
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The Humboldt University of Berlin is one of the oldest universities in Berlin. The State Higher Educational Institution was founded on 16 August 1809 by Wilhelm von Humboldt. Until 1949, it was named after Frederick Wilhelm III, after which it received its modern name. The first classes began in 1810, when 256 first students were enrolled.
The first rector of the institution was Theodor Schmalz. At that time, the university consisted of theological, philosophical, law and medical faculties. Today it has eleven faculties, as well as several institutes and interdisciplinary centers. Within the walls of the historic building studied such famous scientists as Jacob Enric Vant-Goff - winner of the first Nobel Prize, Theodor Mommsen, Albert Einstein, Otto Hahn and many others.