Refugees Welcome - Opportunities for Refugees

Refugees learning together
Photo: Karla Fritze
The University of Potsdam welcomes you. Our university offers refugees numerous opportunities to prepare for university studies in Germany or to resume your studies.

Refugee Teachers Program

The University of Potsdam is offering a special program for teachers who are refugees. Its goal is to open up future opportunities for refugee teachers in the German educational system.

Auditors' status for Refugees

Get to know the German university system, get ready for regular studies. The auditors' status is provided for one semester and there are no fees.

Qualification Program in Business for Academics

UP Transfer GmbH at the University of Potsdam is offering a qualification program in business through the IQ Netzwerk Brandenburg for academics with an immigration background.

Researchers at Risk

Scholars at Risk will be assisted by the Welcome Center. We give advice for research & funding options and help you to establish initial contacts at the university.

  • Scholars at Risk

    The University of Potsdam is a member of the worlwide network and is involved in different network activities. To get more detailed information about specific options of support Scholars or hosts are requested to contact the

  • Welcome Center