University of Potsdam: Top tuition-free study programs (2026/27)

The University of Potsdam is a public university and, with around 19,650 students, the largest institution of higher education in the state of Brandenburg. Founded in 1991, it is now one of Germany's most research-intensive young universities, ranked #1 in Germany in the THE Young University Ranking 2024. Seven faculties – from the Law Faculty and the Faculty of Arts to the Faculty of Science and the Digital Engineering Faculty run jointly with the Hasso Plattner Institute – cover a broad range of subjects, including Brandenburg's only university-based teacher training. 

Studies take place at three locations: Am Neuen Palais right next to Sanssouci Park, in Golm in the region's largest science park, and at Griebnitzsee near Babelsberg.

The University of Potsdam is a public university and, with around 19,650 students, the largest institution of higher education in the state of Brandenburg. Founded in 1991, it is now one of Germany's most research-intensive young universities, ranked #1 in Germany in the THE Young University Ranking 2024. Seven faculties – from the Law Faculty and the Faculty of Arts to the Faculty of Science and the Digital Engineering Faculty run jointly with the Hasso Plattner Institute – cover a broad range of subjects, including Brandenburg's only university-based teacher training. 

Studies take place at three locations: Am Neuen Palais right next to Sanssouci Park, in Golm in the region's largest science park, and at Griebnitzsee near Babelsberg. Berlin is just 30 minutes away by train. Around 2,650 international students from 120 countries, 29 English-taught degree programs and the leadership of the European university alliance EDUC shape its international character. Studying is tuition-free – for international students, too.