University of Potsdam
Potsdam, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1991
Overview
The University of Potsdam is a public research university located in Potsdam, the capital of the state of Brandenburg, Germany. Founded in 1991, it is one of the largest universities in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region. The university comprises seven faculties – Law, Arts, Human Sciences, Economics and Social Sciences, Science, Digital Engineering, and Health Sciences – and offers a broad range of bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. It holds system accreditation and is recognized as an internationally visible research university with research excellence in defined focus areas. The university maintains three campuses: Am Neuen Palais, Golm, and Griebnitzsee.
Fields of study
- Law
- Arts and Humanities
- Education
- Psychology
- Linguistics
- Economics
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Computer Science
- Digital Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
All standard degree programs at the University of Potsdam are tuition-free. A small semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is charged each semester. Some continuing education programs charge fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrophysics (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Winter Semester 2026/2027, Summer Semester 2027 |
| Climate, Earth, Water, Sustainability (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Winter Semester 2026/2027 |
| Cognitive Systems: Language, Learning and Reasoning (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Winter Semester 2026/2027 |
| Computer Science (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Winter Semester 2026/2027, Summer Semester 2027 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.