International Office
We are your central contact for all international issues and work closely with the university administration on strategic internationalization. We advise students and doctoral candidates on the organization of their international studies and internships. We offer international students and applicants support for questions regarding applications, general orientation at the university, and all questions regarding university studies, legal information, and personal issues.
Please send your inquiery by e-mail to the appropriate contact person at the International Office or find out about office hours on the respective websites o the Incoming and Outgoing Team. We kindly ask you to direct your request to only one of the persons listed below. This will help us reduce the processing time.
Team & Contact
- List of Team Members
On this page you will find a list of our team members with contact information.
Overview Services
Incoming - From Abroad
- International Bachelor and Master Students
The International Office supports international students who want to study at the University of Potsdam.
- International Exchange Students
The International Office supports international students who are spending an exchange semester or year at the University of Potsdam.
Outgoing - Ins Ausland
- Study Abroad
The International Office advises students who are interested in studying abroad (Erasmus+, university partnerships, free applications ).
- Internships Abroad
The International Office advises on internships abroad for students worldwide and offers numerous internships with selected international cooperation partners.
- Teaching Stays with Erasmus+
The International Office advises on teaching mobilities for academic staff funded by Erasmus+.
- Advanced Training Residence with Erasmus+
The International Office advises on staff mobility (e.g. training, work shadowing) for non-academic staff members funded by Erasmus+.
- PROMOS sholarship program
The International Office advises on the PROMOS scholarship program (DAAD mobility program).
International University Partnerships and Cooperations
- International University Partnerships | Advice for Scholars
The University of Potsdam maintains partnerships with universities in various regions of the world. The International Office advises lecturers seeking to create study opportunities abroad for their students, wanting to cooperate with international academics within the framework of university partnerships or looking for funding opportunities for international projects.
DAAD Prize for International Students
Prospective and current bachelor's and master's students: if you have any questions regarding your studies (decision, application and planning), please contact the Central Student Advisory Service: studienberatunguuni-potsdampde
International Office
Campus Am Neuen Palais
Am Neuen Palais 10
14469 Potsdam
Haus 8