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About UP

University of Potsdam (UP) — public non-profit university. It is located in Potsdam, Germany. The institution is proud of its long history, as it was founded in 0.

The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 460 place in the world. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 201 place among top institutions.

UP offers master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.

Location
Potsdam, Germany
Students
20,063
International students
2,207
Female students
56%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2024#460
Rating THE
2024#201-250
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Natural Sciences359
Arts & Humanities451-500
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UP tuition fees

The academic calendar at UP is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Education at UP is free for everyone. However, students must pay a semester fee — 1,000 USD per year.

When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters

Study programs at UP

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Toxicology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Toxicology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Humanities
Cognitive Systems - Language Learning and Reasoning
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT
Humanities
Exam scores
CAE — 193
International Experimental and Clinical Linguistics
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 7.0
International War Studies
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Jewish Theology
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Linguistics - Empirical and Theoretical Foundations
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Humanities
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Polymer Science
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5
Computer Science & IT
Cognitive Systems - Language Learning and Reasoning
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT
Humanities
Exam scores
CAE — 193
Digital Health
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Medicine
Computer Science & IT
Social Sciences & Management
Cognitive Systems - Language Learning and Reasoning
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT
Humanities
Exam scores
CAE — 193
International Experimental and Clinical Linguistics
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 7.0
International War Studies
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Jewish Theology
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
National and International Administration and Policy
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Medicine
Clinical Exercise Science
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Digital Health
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Medicine
Computer Science & IT
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Clinical Exercise Science
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bioinformatics
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Linguistics - Empirical and Theoretical Foundations
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Humanities
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Polymer Science
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5
Toxicology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Other programs
Education & Training
Research Training Group WIPCAD
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Education & Training
Economics & Business Management
Research Training Group WIPCAD
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Education & Training
Other
International Doctorate for Experimental Approaches to Language and Brain
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at UP

You cannot enter a German university after the 11th grade, because schooling there lasts longer than 11 years. First, you need to eliminate the academic difference. To do this, foreign students go through a preparatory year in special educational institutions — Studienkollegs.

Master's degree at UP

It is impossible to enter UP for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.

IELTS
6.5

UP campus

The campus of the educational institution is located in Potsdam. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. Foreigners who come to UP through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.

Library
Yes
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What to do after graduation

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