In principle, credits (proof of achievement) from other institutions can be transferred. Please consult the coordinator of your graduate program in advance.

Yes, many courses can be booked free of charge, e.g. through the Dahlem Research School or the Humboldt Graduate School or through the Berlin University Alliance - regardless of where you are enrolled. Please pay attention to the details of courses for which a fee is charged and, if in doubt, consult the coordinator of your graduate program.

Teaching by PhD students is not common in all disciplines. Inquire about such opportunities that a) fit well into your doctoral studies in terms of time and that b) also offer you guidance and mentoring, such as a joint (blocked) course with your dissertation supervisor.

A transcript of records will be issued to you upon completion of the curriculum in your doctoral program, provided you can show all supporting documents. This transcript of records is especially useful for future applications. In addition, after passing the Disputatio, you will also receive a certificate, which most graduate schools present to their alumni at a ceremonial event. After passing the Disputation, you will receive an interim certificate from the PhD office, containing the title of the dissertation, the individual grades of the dissertation and Disputation as well as the overall grade. This interim certificate does not authorise you to use the doctor title. After the official completion of the doctoral process (after the publication and submission obligations), you will receive the doctoral certificate from the PhD office. On it you will find the title you hold, e.g. PhD or Dr. phil., Dr. theol. .... Please note that at the FU Berlin it is not permitted to use the title "Dr. des.”

Doctoral students in the Department of History and Cultural Studies may contact the ombudspersons of the department at any time in case of conflict.

Ombudspersons from the program are sometimes in addition to the departmental ombudsperson available to the doctoral students.

Doctoral students at the Freie Universität Berlin have access to the Center for Academic Advising and Psychological Counseling.