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Universität Potsdam

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Overview

Universität Potsdam (University of Potsdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany. Founded in 1991, Universität Potsdam (UP) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Brandenburg. UP offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. International students are welcome to apply. UP also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universität Potsdam's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universität Potsdam's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universität Potsdam' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universität Potsdam's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Potsdam
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UP
Founded 1991
Motto Klein aber fein
Small but excellent
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Location

Address Am Neuen Palais 10
Potsdam
14469 Brandenburg
Germany
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Universität Potsdam Phone Number (331) 9770
Universität Potsdam Fax Number (331) 972163
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University of Potsdam's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universität Potsdam is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Brandenburg

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universität Potsdam as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universität Potsdam Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universität Potsdam is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universität Potsdam's academic range and degree level offering.



Universität Potsdam: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universität Potsdam Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universität Potsdam Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universität Potsdam categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universität Potsdam.



Universität Potsdam: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universität Potsdam Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universität Potsdam website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Universität Potsdam's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universität Potsdam is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universität Potsdam's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universität Potsdam has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universität Potsdam's acceptance rate is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universität Potsdam's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Potsdam has more than 2000 international students.


Universität Potsdam's Admission Office Admission Office



(331) 9 77 17 60


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Size and Profile

Universität Potsdam Size and Profile


Universität Potsdam's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universität Potsdam has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universität Potsdam's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universität Potsdam's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Universität Potsdam's Control Type Control Type

Universität Potsdam is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universität Potsdam's Entity Type Entity Type

Universität Potsdam is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universität Potsdam's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universität Potsdam's main campus setting is not reported.


Universität Potsdam's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universität Potsdam adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universität Potsdam's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universität Potsdam is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universität Potsdam Facilities


Universität Potsdam's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universität Potsdam's Library


Universität Potsdam's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universität Potsdam's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universität Potsdam's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universität Potsdam Services


Universität Potsdam's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universität Potsdam's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universität Potsdam's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universität Potsdam's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universität Potsdam's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universität Potsdam Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universität Potsdam consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Philosophy
  • Faculty of Economic and Social Studies
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Science

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universität Potsdam Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität Potsdam's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universität Potsdam public or private?

Universität Potsdam is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universität Potsdam profit or non-profit?

Universität Potsdam is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universität Potsdam in terms of enrollment?

Universität Potsdam has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universität Potsdam in terms of academic staff?

Universität Potsdam's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.

Is Universität Potsdam a coeducational institution?

Universität Potsdam is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universität Potsdam use?

Universität Potsdam adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Universität Potsdam affiliated with?

None.

Does Universität Potsdam admit international students?

Yes. University of Potsdam has more than 2000 international students.

What is Universität Potsdam's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universität Potsdam's acceptance rate is not available. This university has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universität Potsdam UP?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universität Potsdam UP located?

Universität Potsdam is located in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany. Address: Am Neuen Palais 10.

Is Universität Potsdam UP accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universität Potsdam is accredited by Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Brandenburg (since ).

Does Universität Potsdam offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universität Potsdam offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universität Potsdam have a university library?

Yes

Does Universität Potsdam provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universität Potsdam have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universität Potsdam offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universität Potsdam offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universität Potsdam offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universität Potsdam have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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