Universität Potsdam

About

Universität Potsdam is renowned for its interdisciplinary research and strong academic programs across the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, with particular strengths in Earth Sciences, Cognitive Sciences, and Digital Engineering through its close collaboration with the Hasso Plattner Institute. For international students, the university offers a very welcoming environment supported by a dedicated International Office that provides comprehensive services, including orientation, language courses, and mentoring programs. There are numerous English-taught Master's programs and extensive exchange opportunities, making it highly accessible. A distinctive characteristic is its strong integration into the vibrant research landscape of the Potsdam-Berlin region, fostering unique collaborative projects.

Background

The University of Potsdam is a public university in Potsdam, capital of the state of Brandenburg, northeastern Germany. The university is mainly situated across three campuses in the city. Some faculty buildings are part of the New Palace of Sanssouci which is known for its UNESCO World Heritage status. The University of Potsdam is Brandenburg's largest university and the fourth largest in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area. More than 8,000 people are working in scholarship and science. In 2009 the University of Potsdam became a winner in the "Excellence in Teaching" initiative of the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft (Business innovation agency for the German science system).

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