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Monday, November 10, 2025 & Thursday, November 13, 2025: Change in office hours

Due to International Week, the regular office hours on November 10 and 13, 2025, will unfortunately be canceled.
Instead, please feel free to contact us during our International Week office hours, daily from 12 noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom, or during one of our International Week information events - we look forward to seeing you!

NEW: In addition to personal and telephone consultation hours, the Outgoing Team now offers a Zoom consultation, every Thursday, from 1 to 2 pm.
Link: https://uni-potsdam.zoom-x.de/j/61545905969
Meeting-ID: 615 4590 5969
Code: 85998132

Welcome to the official website of the International Office of the University of Potsdam!

You would like to spend a semester or a whole year abroad, but you don't know exactly where and how yet? Then you have come to the right place. On our website you will find detailed information and answers to common questions, such as: Semester or internship abroad? Inside or outside Europe? What financing options are there? How can I have my credit points transferred? And what do former students abroad have to say about their experiences?

Immerse yourself in our colorful program. We look forward to meeting you!

International Week
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Photo: Kevin Ryl

SAVE THE DATE: International Week 10.-14.11.2025

Whether you want to go abroad, are coming from abroad, or are planning international projects, the diverse program of International Week has something for everyone. Take a look at the preview now or be inspired by the highlights from previous years! You can find all the information here.

https://www.instagram.com/internationaloffice.up/

Instagram: internationaloffice.up

With our Instagram account, you'll always get the latest info on events and announcements, as well as insights from students abroad.

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/international/outgoing/info

Newsletter

To receive updates on study abroad, internship opportunities, and application deadlines, you can sign up for our mailing list.

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/international/kontakt/buddy
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Buddy program

While still in Potsdam, you can make contact with students who come from your future host country, help them find their way around here, and improve your language skills at the same time.

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/international/outgoing/studium/erasmus/erasmus-educ

Going abroad with EDUC

Discover new ways to go abroad with the European university alliance 'European Digital UniverCity'.