University of Potsdam: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 478 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 196 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 42 of 369 | In Germany |
| # 5 of 53 | In Brandenburg |
| # 1 of 4 | In Potsdam |
| # 156 of 2,991 | For Computational Linguistics |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
45%
Enrollment
20,406
Languages
German;English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Abitur), or equivalent. |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 20,406 |
We've calculated the 45% acceptance rate for University of Potsdam based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Potsdam.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Potsdam faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Potsdam.
Faculty : Arts
American Studies
Arts and Humanities
Classical Languages
English Studies
Germanic Studies
History
Jewish Studies
Media Studies
Philology
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Romance Languages
Slavic Languages
Faculty : Economics and Social Sciences
Administration
Business Administration
Economics
Political Sciences
Social Sciences
Sociology
Faculty : Human Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Linguistics
Music
Pedagogy
Primary Education
Psychology
Sports
Sports Management
Faculty : Law
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Public Law
Faculty : Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Nutrition
Physics
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Potsdam.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor's Degree
American Studies
Biological and Life Sciences
Business Administration
Business Computing
Chemistry
Computer Science
Cultural Studies
Earth Sciences
Eastern European Studies
Ecology
Economics
Educational Sciences
English
English Studies
French
German
Germanic Studies
History
Information Technology
Italian
Jewish Studies
Judaic Religious Studies
Latin
Law
Linguistics
Mathematics
Media Studies
Nutrition
Philosophy
Physics
Polish
Political Sciences
Psychology
Public Administration
Religion
Religious Studies
Russian
Social and Preventive Medicine
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Sports
Sports Management
Sports Medicine
Teacher Training
Theology
Translation and Interpretation
Master
Administration
Biochemistry
Biology
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Cognitive Sciences
Commercial Law
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Contemporary History
Cultural Studies
Earth Sciences
Eastern European Studies
Ecology
Economics
Educational Sciences
English Studies
Environmental Management
Fine Arts
Fiscal Law
Geology
Health Administration
Judaic Religious Studies
Law
Leadership
Linguistics
Literature
Management
Mathematics
Media Studies
Medical Technology
Military Science
Nutrition
Philosophy
Physics
Political Sciences
Polymer and Plastics Technology
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Sports Management
Teacher Training
Technology
PhD
Administration
Biological and Life Sciences
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Cultural Studies
Earth Sciences
Economics
Educational Sciences
History
Judaic Religious Studies
Law
Linguistics
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Media Studies
Modern Languages
Nutrition
Philosophy
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Sports
Research profile
University of Potsdam is a world-class research university with 46,580 scientific papers published and 1,288,162 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Geology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
23,592
/ 819,268
|
|---|---|
| Engineering |
22,012
/ 678,592
|
| Physics |
21,664
/ 689,610
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
21,619
/ 563,115
|
| Environmental Science |
20,931
/ 677,871
|
| Chemistry |
19,672
/ 661,675
|
| Computer Science |
18,344
/ 568,323
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
14,929
/ 473,499
|
| Geology |
14,212
/ 491,256
|
| Philosophy |
12,597
/ 287,767
|
| Medicine |
12,200
/ 384,038
|
| Geography and Cartography |
12,182
/ 365,149
|
| Organic chemistry |
10,341
/ 346,567
|
| Materials Science |
9,807
/ 308,516
|
| Biochemistry |
9,490
/ 336,075
|
| Ecology |
9,467
/ 372,335
|
| Paleontology |
9,037
/ 320,139
|
| Political Science |
8,732
/ 189,595
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
8,122
/ 265,972
|
| Genetics |
8,115
/ 285,849
|
| Mathematics |
7,965
/ 243,352
|
| Psychology |
7,776
/ 265,566
|
| History |
7,080
/ 203,662
|
| Archaeology |
6,483
/ 193,152
|
| Law |
6,407
/ 179,084
|
| Sociology |
6,335
/ 201,299
|
| Statistics |
6,325
/ 206,524
|
| Business |
6,112
/ 183,409
|
| Optics |
6,106
/ 201,491
|
| Linguistics |
5,794
/ 153,803
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
5,571
/ 168,733
|
| Earth science and Geoscience |
5,098
/ 181,776
|
| Oceanography |
4,656
/ 184,268
|
| Pathology |
4,073
/ 128,151
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
3,930
/ 138,843
|
| Electrical Engineering |
3,856
/ 161,262
|
| Economics |
3,810
/ 109,957
|
| Neuroscience |
3,651
/ 139,883
|
| Botany |
3,519
/ 128,976
|
| Computer Vision |
3,518
/ 108,627
|
Annual publication & citation counts
20 Notable alumni
1. Brigitte Knopf
1973-. (aged 53)
climatologist
Brigitte Knopf is a German climatologist. Since February 2015 she has been Secretary General of the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change and since 1 September 2020 has been a member of the Expert Council on Climate Issues (Expertenrat für Klimafragen).
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2. Jens Eisert
1970-. (aged 56)
physicist
Jens Eisert is a German physicist, ERC fellow, and professor at the Free University of Berlin. He is also affiliated with the Helmholtz Association and the Fraunhofer Society.
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3. Conny Waßmuth
1983-. (aged 43)
kayaker
Conny Waßmuth is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 2005. She won a gold medal in the K-4 500 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
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4. Joschka Langenbrinck
1985-. (aged 41)
politician
Joschka Langenbrinck is a German politician, currently serving as Member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin since 27 October 2011 representing the Neukölln 3 constituency for the Social Democratic Party.
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All 20 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Universität Potsdam
Founded
1991
Motto
Klein aber feinSmall but excellent
Academic calendar
October to September (October - March; April-September)
Address
Am Neuen Palais 10 Potsdam, Brandenburg, 14469 Germany
City Population
187,000
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