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International Students

Ausländische Studierende
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We support you in planning and executing your studies at the University of Potsdam. Here you will find helpful information and we will gladly advise you if you have any questions.


Our Support for Your Studies in Potsdam


Further support offers for you

  • The Legal-UP program is a way to offer free legal council for students, curated by students working in tandem with lawyers.
  • Tutors will support you in your academic planning, give you information on the course and the structure of your studies as well as offer help with any study-related difficulties you might encounter.
  • In the "Buddy" program, Potsdam students support students from abroad to become integrated in every day life at the University and in the German society.
  • As admitted applicants for university studies and/or matriculated students you may benefit from our broad offer of preliminary courses and support modules. That is the way to start successful studies.
  • The "Conflict Management" steering group helps with trained counselors at each of the three universities locations, to improve their conditions at work and in studies.
  • Together with your language tandem partner, follow a customized learning plan that helps you learn your partner´s native language!
Stories of Internationalization

Stories of Internationalization

These pages offer you authentic insights into the stories of both international students here at the UP and Potsdam students abroad.

DAAD Prize

DAAD Prize

At the University of Potsdam, the DAAD Prize is the most important award for international students. For the awardees the Prize represents the recognition of their academic achievements.

Successful start for international students

As admittes applicants for university studies and/or matruculated students you may benefit from our broad offer of preliminary courses and support modules. That is the way to start successful studies.