Germany
Study in Potsdam: universities, programmes and fees
Potsdam has 5 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 27 undergraduate programmes in 16 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays no tuition fee, a non-EU student no tuition fee.
- Universities
- 5
- Programmes
- 27
- EU fee / year
- Free
- Non-EU fee / year
- Free
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Potsdam
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universität Potsdam | public | 15 | €0 | €0 |
| Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf | public | 7 | €0 | €0 |
| Macromedia University of Applied Sciences | private | 3 | — | — |
| Gisma University of Applied Sciences (Potsdam) | private | 1 | — | — |
| HSD Hochschule Döpfer | private | 1 | — | — |
What you can study in Potsdam
- Computer Science 3
- Law 3
- Performing Arts 3
- Audiovisual Communication 3
- Psychology 2
- Sport Sciences 2
- Multimedia and Video Games 2
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics 1
- Biology 1
- Chemistry 1
- Geology 1
- International Business 1
- Pedagogy 1
- Primary Education Teaching 1
- Journalism 1
- Translation and Languages 1
Student residences
Prices published by the universities or the public student housing service.
| Residence | University | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks West Brandenburg | Universität Potsdam | 235–540 EUR / month |
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks West Brandenburg | Filmuniversität Babelsberg | 235–540 EUR / month |
How admission works in Germany
Some programmes have open admission; others have fewer places than applicants (numerus clausus), where the school-leaving grade (1.0 is best, 4.0 worst) and waiting time decide. Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy are allocated through hochschulstart.de. Foreign school certificates are checked (often via uni-assist); if the certificate gives no direct access, a year at a Studienkolleg and the Feststellungsprüfung exam are required. German-taught programmes require German at DSH-2 / TestDaF 4 level. More in the guide Study in Germany.
Sources
- DAAD — Finances: tuition fees at higher education institutions in Germany, checked 4 October 2026
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Studiensuche (Studienangebote, grundständig, Vollzeit), checked 4 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.