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The Central Student Advisory Service is at your side from initial orientation as well as application and enrollment and throughout all stages of your studies. Over time, you might have a variety of issues, questions, and problems. We want to help you find your way around the University of Potsdam! Based on the diversity of lived realities of those seeking advice, we have created different focus areas for or services. These should help you find the right contacts for your specific situation. All conversations will be confidential. We look forward to hearing from you!

Stress, anxiety, blockades as well as personal conflicts and family problems can also occur during your studies – if the burden becomes too heavy, the Mental Health Counseling Service will be there for you. We will also support your search for a suitable therapist. Feel free to contact us during drop-in office hours for a shorter conversation or schedule an individual appointment where we can discuss your concerns in more detail. 

Information on consultation hours

This advisory service is aimed at prospective international students who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad and would like to complete a degree at the University of Potsdam. In addition to information on applying to the University of Potsdam and matters related to your studies, we can clarify any general questions you might have on immigration regulations, health insurance as an international student, and suitable scholarship providers.

E-Mail inquiries: studienberatung@uni-potsdam.de 

This offer is targeted at prospective students, current students, and doctoral candidates living under special circumstances – that includes, for example, a disability, chronic illness, or care obligations.  Based on your individual needs, the following topics, among others, may be addressed during consultations: Planning and organizing your studies, individual equality measures, academic work (e.g. questions on learning strategies or academic writing techniques), motivation, procrastination and writer’s block. We will be happy to offer you long-term assistance!

E-Mail inquiries: eineunifueralleuuni-potsdampde

There’s more than one way to become a student at the UP! You have a vocational qualification, want to study, but don’t know how that works? It is possible to study without a university entrance qualification from a school. Contact us so we can discuss your situation and possibly open up new perspectives for you.

E-Mail inquiries: vera.yuuuni-potsdampde

The colleagues from the student-run Info Hotline can advise you compentently and in an uncomplicated way. We gladly answer questions on the application process, deadlines, entrance examinations and enrollment.  It’s always a good idea to ask your fellow students.

Advising over the phone: +49 331 977-4088 and -4089

No service on May 16, 2025. The hotline will only be open from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on May 20, 2025!

Our student advisors for accessibility are part of the team of the Commissioner for Students with Disabilities at the university and are always in close dialog with Mr. Meile thanks to regular team meetings. To truly create “One University for All”, they offer guidance and advice to other students, especially with regard to academic work, the organization of your studies as well as any questions relating to individual equality measures.

E-Mail inquiries: barrierefreiuuni-potsdampde