header

Study in Potsdam: 12 Universities with 311 Degree Programs

All important info about studying in Potsdam (2026/2027)

Overview Deadlines

Potsdam

993
Founded in
Brandenburg
State
185,000
Inhabitants
12
Universities

Overview

masters
311

Study Programs

universities
12

Universities

ranking
2

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 per semester

Maximum:

€ 12,100 per semester

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between 27 Nov and 11 Oct

Summer Semester

between 01 Dec and 31 Mar

View all 311 courses

Top-ranked German Universities in Potsdam

#17Times Higher Education Young University Rankings
University of Potsdam

public University

No. of Students: approx. 20,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - 5,650 (per semester)

Humboldt Ranking #14, Gründungradar des Stifterverbands #5

Tuition Fees

226
226
6
15
49
26

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2026/2027

Summer Semester 2027

Open Programs

View all deadlines

Application Modes

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
27% local admission restriction (local NC)
19.3% no admission restriction, but ability test
53.1% no admission restriction
0.6% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

50.2% directly at University
36% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
0.3% via uni-assist
13.5% via Hochschulstart

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

5 (1 program)

Minimum:

60 (5 programs)

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (16 programs)

Maximum:

7 (14 programs)

Maximum:

95 (15 programs)

Maximum:

CAE (1 program)

IELTS Band

Minimum:

5 (1 program)

Maximum:

7 (14 programs)

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

60 (5 programs)

Maximum:

95 (15 programs)

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (16 programs)

Maximum:

CAE (1 program)

Program Features

1-10 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Engineering

Master of Arts

Master of Laws

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Master of Music

Master of Engineering

Bachelor of Education

Master of Education

State Exam

Bachelor of Laws

Professional Master

Beginning

Winter intake

60.5%

Summer intake

1%

Winter & Summer intake

37%
1.3% no information provided