With the health survey, we want to know how students at the University of Potsdam are really doing. We take the question "How are you?" seriously and want to know how you are doing, mentally and physically? What are the challenges in your studies? What resources can you draw on? What about your health behaviour and habits?
Why is this survey important?
The results of the survey help us to better understand the challenges and resources in everyday university life. On this basis, we would like to develop strategies and faculty-specific measures that promote the health of students and make everyday life at our university more pleasant and supportive. We already offer a broad mental health programme at the university. But there is more to come!
What can participants expect?
The survey covers the following topics:
General questions: About yourself and your degree programme.
Challenges and resources: Factors that characterise your everyday life as a student.
State of health and well-being: Information about your mental and physical health.
Health behaviour: For example, diet, physical activity, media use and substance use.
Participation takes about 20 minutes.
When and where are results shared?
The results of the survey will be published here on our website in the winter semester 2025/26.
