All Levels
All funding: eUR 300 / month
Universität Potsdam
Potsdam, Germany
"Brandenburg's largest university near Berlin"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#500 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Universität Potsdam
The University of Potsdam was founded in 1991 and is the largest university in Brandenburg, with three campuses in and around Potsdam close to Berlin. It has seven faculties, including Digital Engineering and Health Sciences, and offers more than 150 degree programmes. More than 25 international master degrees are offered, 18 of them in English.
Rankings & Recognition
#500
Ranked #500 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universität Potsdam's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Key Facts
1991
Founded
#500
QS 2027 Rank
Public University
Type
Potsdam, Brandenburg
Location
approx. 19,700
Total Students
approx. 15% of students
International Students
Popular Programs
Computer Science and Digital Engineering
Linguistics and Cognitive Science
Natural Sciences
Law
Economics and Social Sciences
Humanities
Health Sciences
Application Details
Intakes
Winter and Summer
Application Route
PULS portal
uni-assist
VPD or five listed programmes
Winter 2026/27 Opens
1 April 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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English (many masters)
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C1 |
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German (humanities masters)
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C1 |
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English (Mathematics MA)
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B1 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 75 (uni-assist VPD)
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 1,900 academic staff
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
N/A
Campus & Location
Three main sites: Neues Palais (Sanssouci), Golm science campus, and Griebnitzsee (Babelsberg) for law, economics and social sciences.
Campus Details
Neues
Palais (Sanssouci)
Golm
Griebnitzsee
(Babelsberg)
Campus Forecast
Potsdam
Brandenburg
Main campus
Student residences
Continental climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk West: Brandenburg
Halls in Potsdam Wildau and Brandenburg an der Havel
Online housing application
Dining
Mensa canteens run by Studierendenwerk West: Brandenburg
PETA-recognised vegan offerings
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
International Summer Campus
Deutsch(land)kurs German language programmes
Going-abroad and exchange programmes
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 15% of students
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter and summer intake. Master applications open 1 April 2026 for winter 2026/27 and 1 November 2026 for summer 2027; deadlines vary by programme. Non-EU degrees may need a uni-assist VPD (4 to 6 weeks) and five programmes apply through uni-assist.
Scholarships at Universität Potsdam
2 scholarships available
All Levels
DAAD scholarships (see daad.de)
All funding: varies by programme
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Check university site
Postgraduate
English C1 or German C1
English Proficiency
English (many masters)
German (humanities masters)
English (Mathematics MA)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the UP international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply on the UP online application portal and upload your documents.
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Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
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Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
Three main sites: Neues Palais (Sanssouci), Golm science campus, and Griebnitzsee (Babelsberg) for law, economics and social sciences.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Computer Science (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Business Administration (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Psychology (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Law (Staatsexamen)
Master's
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Master's
Computer Science (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Cognitive Science (M.Sc.)
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