University of Potsdam

About University of Potsdam

The University of Potsdam (UP), located in Berlin- Brandenburg was founded in 1991. It has an approach that extricates it from other institutions, as it brings out innovative research and training among its peers. It is home to more than 22,000 students scattered across three campuses:  Golm, Neues Palais, and Griebnitzsee. The University consists of 6 faculties namely, Human Sciences, Law, Science, Arts, Economics and Social Sciences, and Digital Engineering.

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Overall Ranking

As per the current statistics, the university is placed 627 of 14178 in the World, 235 of 2794 in Europe, 32 of 372 in Germany, 4 of 48 in Brandenburg, and 1 of 4 in Potsdam besides, it also holds a rank of 198 of 5175 universities in Geology.

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Courses offered for International students

The University of Potsdam presents a range of dynamic courses that are hard to miss!

• ANGLOPHONE MODERNITIES IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE (MA,2yrs)
• INTERNATIONAL WAR STUDIES (MA,2yrs,915EUR/semester)
• JEWISH THEOLOGY (MA,2yrs)
• ENGLISH (Bachelor of Education,3yrs)
• CLIMATE, EARTH, WATER SUSTAINABILITY (MS,2yrs)
• ECONOMIC POLICY AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS (MS,2yrs)
• LINGUISTICS: EMPIRICAL AND THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS (MS,2yrs)
• POLYMER SCIENCE (MS,2yrs)
• MATHEMATICS (MS,2yrs)
• TOXICOLOGY (MS,2yrs)
• ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, AND CONSERVATION (MS,2yrs)
• REMOTE SENSING, GEOINFORMATION, AND VISUALISATION (MS,2yrs)
• GEOSCIENCES (MS,2yrs)
• DIGITAL HEALTH (MS,2yrs)
• BIOINFORMATICS (MS,2yrs)
• BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (MS,2yrs)
• BIOLOGY (MS,2yrs)

Scholarships and Financial aids:

Information to be updated soon.

Internships near University

Students can take up internships either in the administration or as a research assistant; prior consultation with the department is necessary. Also, an internship agreement/contract needs to be taken care of in addition to health insurance. Since the university doesn’t allow paid internships, they need to be wrapped up within 3 months. Conversely, the duration can be exceeded in special circumstances for instance, if it is included in the degree program and if the situation demands so. Since the University is situated at the heart of Germany, hence many companies offer internships, for instance, Audi AG, Forto, Stilnest, Upvest, BASF, Theo UG, and many others.

Jobs near University

There are numerous job opportunities; based on student’s skills, they can find employment in restaurants, museums, theatres, cinemas, etc. Several academic, non-academic, and student staff job advertisements are updated on the official website of the university. Zalando, Bayer, Idealo internet, Daimler, and Accenture are a few among the many companies one can apply to.

Housing and Accommodation:

Even though several dormitories for students are available yet there are a few restrictions related to it. Dormitories are provided to students under the age of 30 and their Master’s degree must be the first one from the University of Potsdam. The basic furniture amenities that of a desk, closet, bed, and bookshelf are taken care of, however, bedding must be arranged by the students. In some cases, a separate fridge is provided! Meanwhile, the bathroom and kitchen might need to be shared in few circumstances. Apart from that several private accommodations are available that include hostels and hotels. Also, residing in an apartment with fellow mates is also a viable option.

Cost of Living

Although, most degree courses don’t have a tuition fee however an administrative fee of 304 EUR per semester must be paid. This includes a semester ticket that enables you to access public transport in and around Berlin-Brandenburg. Cost of living may vary subject to one’s personal choices, the expenditure can be found in the range of 600-850EUR depending on the type of accommodation.