Master's Degree Application 1st Semester entry via uni-assist e.V.

Admission process for the summer semester 2025

Applications for the following master's degree programs will have to be submitted via the Studienplatzportal of the University of Potsdam:

In accordance with § 2 Section 2 of the General Entrance and Admission Regulations for Master’s Degree Programs not Related to Teacher Education at the University of Potsdam, the senate comission for teaching and learning has not transferred the responsibility of the admission procedure summer semester 2024 for the master's degree program specified above to the respective Examining Board.

For all other consecutive  master’s degree programs not related to teacher education at the University of Potsdam applications have to be submitted via uni-assist e.V.

Admission information:  Numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline:  December 1, 2024 (extended to December 9, 2024)

Required evidence of language proficiency:

(1) Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level C1 (CEFR). The Examining Board issues decisions regarding credentials on a case by case basis.

Required documents to be submitted in addition if you apply for first semester entry by December 1, 2024:

(2) A letter of motivation with a maximum of 5000 characters.

(3) Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(4) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(5) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(6) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(7) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(8) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(9) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(10) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(11) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

In-depth information about academic admission requirements of this master's degree program can be found in its subject-specific admission regulations.

Admission information:  Numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline:  December 1, 2024 (extended to December 9, 2024)

Required evidence of language proficiency:

(1) Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level C1 (CEFR).

(2) Proof of German language proficiency at the level C1 (CEFR) or higher with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under German Language Skills Level C1 (CEFR).

Required documents to be submitted in addition if you apply for first semester entry by December 1, 2024:

(4) Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(5) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(6) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(7) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(8) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(9) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(10) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(11) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(12) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

In-depth informationen about academic admission requirements of this master's degree program can be found in its subject-specific admission requirements (German version: Betriebswirtschaftslehre).

Admission information: No numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline:  No application for first semester entry possible.

Required evidence of language proficiency:

(1) Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level B2 (CEFR).

(2) Applicants who do not hold German citizenship: Proof of German language proficiency on the level of at least A2 (CEFR) with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under German Language Skills Level A2 (CEFR).

In-depth information about academic admission requirements of this master's degree program can be found in its subject-specific admission regulations.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Admission information:  Numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline:  No application for first semester entry possible.

Required evidence of language proficiency:

(1) Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level C1 (CEFR). The Examining Board issues decisions regarding credentials on a case by case basis.

Required documents to be submitted in addition if you apply for first semester entry:

(2) Proof of programming skills. This evidence is typically provided through successful participation in at least 6 credit points of coursework.

(3) Proof of knowledge that corresponds at least to the content of one of the three Bridge Modules FM1 (Foundations of Mathematics), FM2 (Foundations of Computer Science) or FM3 (Foundations of Linguistics). This evidence is typically provided through successful participation in at least 9 credit points of coursework.

(4) A letter of motivation (a maximum of 5.000 characters).

(5) Evidence of study or research stays abroad, or evidence of a professional internship or professional experience relevant to the content of the Cognitive Systems degree program, or semester projects and  final theses that must still be completed, if applicable.

(6) Evidence of the successful completion of coursework in subjects related directly to the planned master's degree program (at least 9 CP), if applicable.

(7) Evidence of achievements or excellence related to the degree program that permit expectations of high performance, if applicable.

(8) Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(9) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(10) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(11) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(12) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(13) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(14) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(15) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(16) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

In-depth information about academic admission requirements of this master's degree program can be found in its subject-specific admission regulations. Information about its content and structure can be found here.

Admission information: Numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline: December 1, 2024 (extended to December 9, 2024)

Required evidence of language proficiency:

(1) Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level C1 (CEFR).

Applicants who want to submit proof of English langauge proficiency on the level C1 (CEFR) not explicitly listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies are welcome to do so but need to submit a written application of  recognition along with their English language proficiency document. The written application of recognition can be a regular letter of intent containing details on why an applicant believes their document meets the degree program's language proficiency requirement. The Board of Examination decides on proof of the suitability of equivalency in individual cases.

Required documents to be submitted in addition if you apply for first semester entry by December 1, 2024:

(2) Applicants with citizenship of an EU member state or with an academic degree issued by a recognized German institution of higher education please also submit:Proof of completion of the subject-specific test. For more detailed information please contact the Faculty for Digital Engineering

(3)Applicants with citizenship of an EU member state or with an academic degree issued by a recognized German institution of higher education: If applicable, proof of additional qualifications earned outside of higher education, such as internships completed domestically and abroad, vocational training or activities.

(4) Applicants with citizenship of an EU member state or with an academic degree issued by a recognized German institution of higher education please also submit: If applicable, proof of special recognition of professional qualifications, for example, in the form of prizes or awards.

(5) Applicants who do not hold citizenship of an EU member state (non-EU applicants) or are officially stateless please also submit: proof of scholarships, grants awarded for excellent academic performance by a German institution and/or academic/research employment at a German research institute, if applicable.

(6)  Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(7) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(8) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(9) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(10) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(11) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(12) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(13) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(14) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

Admission information:  Numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline:  No application for first semester entry possible.

Please submit the following in addition to the aforementioned documentation:

(1) Proof of knowledge in the field of data science, machine learning, statistical concepts, statistical models or empirically based research processes of at least 12 credit points.

(2) Proof of programming with R, Python, Matlab, C++, Java or other equivalent programming languages.

(3) Evidence of competence in the areas “Principles of IT-Systems” and “Fundamentals of Programming” or in the areas “Introduction to
Principles of Medicine” and “Fundamentals of Healthcare Systems” in the amount of 6 credit points each in the sense of the bridge modules DHBM-IT, DHBM-PR, DHBM-PM and DHBM-HS, according to § 3 para.1 no. 1 of the subject-specific admission regulations.

(4) Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level C1 (CEFR).

Applicants who want to submit proof of English langauge proficiency on the level C1 (CEFR) not explicitly listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies  are welcome to do so but need to submit a written application of  recognition along with their English language proficiency document. The written application of recognition can be a regular letter of intent containing details on why an applicant believes their document meets the degree program's language proficiency requirement. The Board of Examination decides on proof of the suitability of equivalency in individual cases.

(5) Discipline-specific test

(6) Proof of additional qualifications earned outside of higher education, such as internships completed domestically and abroad; vocational training or activities, if applicable.

(7) Proof of special recognition of professional qualifications, for example, in the form of prizes or awards, if applicable.

(8) Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(9) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(10) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(11) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(12) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(13) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(14) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(15) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(16) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

In-depth information about academic admission requirements of this master's degree program can be found in its subject-specific admission regulations. Information about its content and structure can be found here.

Admission information:  Numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline:  No application for first semester entry possible.

Required evidence of language proficiency::

(1) Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level B2 (CEFR).

Required documents to be submitted in addition if you apply for first semester entry:

(2) Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(3) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(4) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(5) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(6) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(7) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(8) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(9) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(10) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

In-depth information about academic admission requirements of this master's degree program can be found in its subject-specific admission regulations. Information about its content and structure can be found here.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Admission information:  Numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline:  December 1, 2024 (extended to December 9, 2024)

Required evidence of language proficiency::

(1) Proof of German language proficiency at the level C1 (CEFR) or higher with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under German Language Skills Level C1 (CEFR).

Required documents to be submitted in addition if you apply for first semester entry by December 1, 2024.

(2) A letter of motivation.

(3) Proof of achievements or excellence such as interships, vocational training or employment, awards, and scholarships, if applicable.

(4) Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(5) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(6) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(7) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(8) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(9) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(10) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(11) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(12) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

In-depth information about academic admission requirements of this master's degree program can be found in its subject-specific admission regulations (German version: IT-Systems Engineering). Information about  its content and structure  can be found here.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Admission information:  Numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline:  No application for first semester entry possible.

Required evidence of language proficiency:

(1) Proof of English languag skills that correspond at least to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level B2 (CEFR).

(2) Proof of German language proficiency at the level C1 (CEFR) or higher with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under German Language Skills Level C1 (CEFR).

Required documents to be submitted in addition if you apply for first semester entry:

(3) Proof of internship in experimental psychology.

(4) Proof of scholarship to finance academic studies, if applicable.

(5) Proof of a scientific publication related to the master's degree program and proof of DOI - digital object identifier, if applicable.

(6) Proof of professional research experience (no internships!) at professinally relevant institution of at least six month and minimum of 200 working hours, if applicable.

(7) Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(8) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(9) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(10) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(11) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(12) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(13) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(14) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(15) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Admission information:  Numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline: No application for first semester entry possible.

Required evidence of language proficiency:

(1) Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level C1 (CEFR). The Examining Board issues decisions regarding credentials on a case by case basis.

Required documents to be submitted in addition if you apply for first semester entry:

(2) Proof of qualifications relevant to the Toxicology program, insofar as these are not clear from the transcript of records, if applicable.

(3) Documentation of qualifications or employment experience relevant to the Toxicology program, e.g. toxicological studies, toxicological internships, or relevant professional experience in the field of toxicology.

(4) Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(5) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(6) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(7) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(8) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(9) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(10) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(11) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(12) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

In-depth information about academic admission requirements of this master's degree program can be found in its subject-specific admission regulations. Information about its content and structure can be found here.

Applications for this master's degree program to our  Summer semester 2025 intake will have to be submitted via the Admissions Portal of the University of Potsdam. You can find detailed information on the application process on this page.

Admission information:  Numerus clausus restriction I Summer Semester 2025

Application deadline:  December 1, 2024 (extended to December 9, 2024)

Required evidence of language proficiency:

(1) Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under English Language Skills Level B2 (CEFR).  The Examining Board may, in duly substantiated exceptional casese, issue decissions regarding credentials not listed above.

(2) Proof of German language proficiency at the level C1 (CEFR) or higher with a certificate listed on the page Required Language Skills for University Studies under German Language Skills Level C1 (CEFR).

Required documents to be submitted in addition if you apply for first semester entry:

(4) Proof of final grade or current grade point average.

(5) Documents issued by an institution of higher education that detail all previous periods of study. That document must contain information on the course of study and semesters enrolled (for example enrollment certificates, certificates of study progress, or a certificate of exmatriculation).

(6) Documentation of citizenship (e.g., a copy of your passport).

(7) If applicable, an application for immediate admission in the context of the hardship quota (hardship application) and documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(8) If applicable, documentation of an earlier offer of admission or proof of period service (Deutsche Bundeswehr).

(9) If applicable, documentation of qualification for the Brandenburg quota (Profilquote) as member of the German Olympic squad.

(10) If applicable, an application to upgrade your waiting period as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(11) If applicable, an application to upgrade your average grade as well as documentation required to substantiate such an application.

(12) If applicable, documentation regarding ongoing or completed asylum proceedings in Germany.

In-depth information about academic admission requirements of this master's degree program can be found in its subject-specific admission regulations (German version: Wirtschaftsinformatik und Digitale Transformation). Information about its content and structure can be found here.