Prep Course in Mathematics for all STEM Subjects & Informatics
What is the Mathematics Prep Course about?
At the start of the fall semester, we offer a prep course in mathematics for first-year students majoring in STEM subjects and informatics.
The goal of the course is to fill gaps in mathematical knowledge and skills and to improve your understanding of mathematical concepts and fundamentals, in order to help you get off to a smooth start in your studies. You will review material covered during high school in small practice groups.
Please note that the prep course is offered in German only.
The prep course Mathematics for the 2026/2027 winter semester is now available HERE.
When?
The prep course always takes place during the two weeks before the start of classes for the winter semester, in late September/early October.
This year, it will be held from September 28 to October 9, 2026.
Where?
The prep course takes place on the Golm Campus:
University of Potsdam | Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24/25 | 14476 Potsdam
You’ll be able to see which building and room each course component will take place in the Open.Up course. You’ll also find accompanying online materials there.
How?
The prep course consists of several topics. Each topic includes online material, a lecture, a lecture hall exercise, and a tutorial in smaller groups of up to 30 people. You’ll find the exact schedule in the Open.Up course.
The online materials (e.g., lecture notes, exercises) will be made available to you digitally in the Open.Up course. The exercises take place on the Golm campus. There are usually several exercise groups for each topic, so you can create your own individual schedule.
FAQ
Do I have to attend the prep course?
How exactly does the prep course work?
Can one be absent for one or more days?
I can’t take the prep course at all. Can I prepare for my degree program without the prep course?
I don't want to study mathematics. Can I still take part in the prep course?
Do I need to register for the prep course?
Can the course be postponed / brought forward by one month / two weeks?
I am a student at FUB/TUB/HUB/Uni xy. Can I register?
I have other events at the same time. Can the lecture be held later/earlier?
Are there any admission requirements?
Is there a test/exam/performance assessment at the end of the course?
Is participation a prerequisite for a specific course in the study program?
Coordination of prep course in mathematics
Frauke Stobbe
- University of Potsdam | Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25 | 14476 Potsdam
Golm Campus, Bldg. 28, Room 1.089