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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.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-470. The educational institution is in the top-200 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
UP offers master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
Location
Potsdam, Germany
Students
20,063
International students
2,207
Female students
56%
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Climate, Earth, Water, Sustainability
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 75
Geosciences
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 75
Toxicology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bioinformatics
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Linguistics - Empirical and Theoretical Foundations
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 or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 75. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
75
UP campus
The university campus is located within Potsdam. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. 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.
It is possible to stay in Germany for an additional 18 months after graduation. To do this, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work without providing an offer from an employer. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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