Faculty Partnership with Singapore
With the recently agreed partnership with the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Singapore (an institute of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore), teacher training students at the University of Potsdam will have the opportunity to complete a semester abroad or an internship in one of Asia's most exciting metropolises starting in the summer semester of 2026.
And the best part: They don't have to pay tuition fees at the host university, selected schools are available for internships, accommodation is provided (rent is cheaper than local), and all programs are held in English!
The partnership allows bachelor's students to choose between a semester abroad or an internship. Master's students can only apply for an internship.
Nominations are made by the Structural Unit of Educational Sciences. For further information about the exchange and application, please contact the Singapore coordinator doris.dlugosuuni-potsdampde.
Application Requirements
- Good to excellent academic performance
- Very good English language skills (at least B2 level)
- Clear idea of your study abroad goals
- Bachelor's students can apply for a semester abroad or an internship in Singapore. Applications are possible from the end of the second semester.
- Master's students are offered internships only. Applications are possible from the first semester of the Master's program.
The application deadline for the summer semester 2026 has been extended to August 15, 2025!
The following exchange programs and dates are available:
For a semester abroad: The summer semester 2026 starts at NIE from January 12 to May 8, 2026. The exchange program is only for bachelor's students.
Students in both bachelor's and master's programs can participate in the internship abroad. The following dates can be selected:
3-week internship: January 12 - January 30, 2026
4-week internship: January 12 - February 6, 2026
5-week internship: January 12 - February 13, 2026
6-week internship: January 12 - February 20, 2026
More information about the internship can be found at this link: NIE International Practicum
Application Documents
Please first state whether you are interested in a semester abroad or an internship!
1. CV (table-based): Please write your CV exclusively in English.
2. Description of your study abroad plans/letter of motivation: Max. one A4 page in English
3. List of all courses attended so far = Current PULS transcript
4. Current certificate of enrollment
5. Result of the university's internal language test (DAAD test) or equivalent language proficiency certificate
The language of instruction at the National Institute of Education is English. The following language proficiency certificates with at least a B2 level are accepted for applications:
DAAD certificate
UNIcert certificates
TOEFL
IELTS
Cambridge Certificate
Please note that the certificates must not be older than three years; high school diplomas are not accepted. Students in the Bachelor's program in English for Teacher Education receive a language certificate for study abroad or internships at Zessko.
6. A letter of recommendation from a university professor. The letter should be written in English, if possible.
-> Please send the complete documents in PDF format to doris.dlugos@uni-potsdam.de.