Free Mover Applications
You would like to go abroad and already have a specific university in mind? Unfortunately, it is not one of the partner universities of the University of Potsdam? We have compiled some information on how you can still get to your desired university abroad by submitting an individual application.
How it works
Individual application means that: You plan and organize your entire study abroad experience independently. You can apply to most universities around the world.
Since you will have to do your own research on the admission requirements and application deadlines of the respective university and are responsible for ensuring that all required documents (e.g. language certificates) are received by your university of choice on time, you should plan at least one year of preparation time for your individual application.
You can usually find specific deadlines and information on individual applications on the website of your university of choice, usually under the heading “International Affairs".
Tip
Be sure to contact the International Office of your future host university at the beginning of your application process. In addition to up-to-date information, you can also get very specific tips there on how to apply, language courses, and housing options!
Application documents
Especially if you want to apply individually and not via an exchange program at a university abroad, your application documents should make a good impression in terms of content and form.
The form, content, and complexity of your individual application documents always depend on the requirements of the university to which you wish to apply abroad. Nevertheless, there are certain standards that must be met for any application to a university abroad. We have compiled tips and information on these minimum standards for you here.
Tip
The Career Service of the University of Potsdam offers advice and tips on application documents. You will find additional information here.
Application form
CV
Evaluation/reference letter
Transcript of Records
Language certificates
Golden rules
Placement agencies without fees
There are placement agencies working free of charge to arrange spots for you to study at universities abroad. There is no placement fee, but you will have to pay tuition fees at the host university.
Please note: Tuition fees of up to EUR 5,600 for a maximum of one year can be financed through the Auslands-BAföG (federal financial aid for periods abroad). Additional information can be found here.
Here are a few of the free placement agencies:
Leave of Absence
- Declaration of study abroad period / internship abroad (PDF, 341 KB)(in German)
Other Forms
- Print the form, fill out the first page and bring it to the language test at ZESSKO.
Contact Person
International Office