Study in Potsdam: All private universities & degree programmes from Human Medicine to Social Work

Potsdam University of Applied Sciences for Sport and Management

The Potsdam University of Applied Sciences for Sport and Management (FHSM) in Potsdam is a private, state-recognised university specialising in the education of young and competitive athletes, as well as in the field of sports management.

Founded by the Europäische Sportakademie Land Brandenburg (ESAB) gGmbH in 2009 and operated since then, the university cooperates with renowned partners such as the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), the Brandenburg Olympic Support Centre (OSP), the State of Brandenburg and the Ministry of Youth, Education and Sport.

Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

In Potsdam, for example, the University of Applied Sciences for Sport and Management offers these degree programmes:

Health and Medical University Potsdam

Health and Medical University (HMU) was founded in Potsdam in 2020, but is now headquartered in Erfurt, Thuringia. HMU specialises in health and medical sciences and offers degree programmes in human medicine, psychology and health management, among others.

There are currently around 200 students studying at HMU in Potsdam. The Health and Medical University operates a campus in Potsdam that consists of several modern buildings and is located on a 3-hectare site. Among other things, the campus houses a library, a skills lab, an anatomical teaching collection as well as modern laboratories and seminar rooms.

Head office: Olympischer Weg 1,14471 Potsdam

Campus building: Schiffbauergasse 14, 14467 Potsdam

Teaching and laboratory building: Charlottenstrasse 72, 14467 Potsdam

Currently, Health and Medical University offers these degree programmes at its location in Potsdam:

Döpfer University of Applied Sciences

The Döpfer University of Applied Sciences is a private university with its headquarters in Potsdam. Since its foundation in 2013, it has offered Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in the fields of health sciences and therapeutic sciences.

The Döpfer University of Applied Sciences has modern teaching and research facilities in Potsdam and is also represented with further locations in Cologne and Regensburg. The university cooperates closely with various partners from the health and social sectors and focuses on practical training and interdisciplinary cooperation.

Tuchmacherstrasse 48 b, 14482 Potsdam

The Döpfer University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam offers these interesting degree programmes:

University of Europe - UE Innovation Hub Potsdam

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a private university with about 3000 students, which was founded in Potsdam in 2000 and has further campuses in Berlin, Hamburg and Iserlohn. It offers degree programmes in art & design, business & management, sports management and psychology.

The Innovation Hub of the University of Europe for Applied Sciences is a creative space in Potsdam that offers students, scientists and start-ups the opportunity to develop and implement innovative ideas.

Think Campus, Konrad-Zuse-Ring 11, 14469 Potsdam

At its Innovation Hub in Potsdam, for example, the University of Europe offers these interesting degree programmes:

GISMA Business School

Also at the Think Campus is GISMA Business School.

GISMA Business School was founded in 1999 and is a private university in Potsdam that originally specialised in international management and business programmes, but is now also increasingly involved in the fields of digitalisation, software development and data science & AI.

It offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in cooperation with renowned partner universities from Europe and the USA and has additional locations in Hanover, Hamburg and Berlin, as well as in London.

Think Campus, Konrad-Zuse-Ring 11, 14469 Potsdam

Here are some examples of the interesting degree programmes offered by GISMA Business School in Potsdam:

IU International University of Applied Sciences

IU International University of Applied Sciences is the largest university in Germany with over 100,000 enrolled students. The university is based in Erfurt in Thuringia, but IU also offers its campus degree programmes in numerous other cities in Germany.

IU International University of Applied Sciences has a branch in Potsdam, through which dual study programmes are currently offered. In addition, it also offers more than 100 distance learning courses that can be studied independently of the location.

TBA - „Central location with optimal transport connections“

At its campus in Potsdam, IU International University of Applied Sciences currently offers these popular degree programmes:

CBS International Business School

CBS International Business School is a private university that was founded in 1993. The university's headquarters are located in Cologne. CBS offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in the fields of business, management and digital transformation, full- or part-time, dual and in both German and English.

The campus in Potsdam was opened in 2020, is located in the city centre of Potsdam and offers modern learning and working spaces as well as an inspiring learning environment. Currently, around 3,000 students are studying at the CBS International Business School across Germany.

August-Bebel-Str. 26, 14482 Potsdam

At its campus in Potsdam, the CBS International Business School offers these interesting degree programmes, for example:

XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences

The XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences  is a private, state-recognised university with its headquarters in Potsdam and was founded in 2018. The university currently offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in the fields of Digital Business, Software Engineering and UX Design, as well as Digital Leadership.

XU strives to prepare its students for the challenges of the digital world and to provide them with practical knowledge. Around 140 students are currently studying at XU.

The XU Exponential University in Potsdam is located in the same area as CBS and offers its students the opportunity to rent one of the 42 furnished flats close to campus.

August-Bebel-Strasse. 26-53, 14482 Potsdam

In Potsdam, the XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences offers these degree programmes:

Potsdam University of Applied Sciences Clara Hoffbauer

The Potsdam University of Applied Sciences Clara Hoffbauer (HCHP) was founded in 2016 and is headquartered at the Potsdam Health Campus. The university is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences and currently offers around 350 students the opportunity to study in the fields of social work, therapy and education.

The campus of the university is located in a modern new building, which offers a pleasant learning environment with its bright and friendly rooms. The HCHP strives to offer its students a practical education and places great value on individual support and a close integration of theory and practice.

Hermannswerder 7, 14473 Potsdam

The University of Applied Sciences Clara Hoffbauer Potsdam, for example, offers the following degree programmes:

Dual study programme in Potsdam

Dual study is a form of study that combines theoretical and practical training. It is widespread in Germany and offers students the opportunity to combine theory and practice directly and to gain practical experience in a company.

As a rule, students alternate between theory phases at a university of applied sciences or university of cooperative education and practical phases in the company. The dual study programme usually lasts three to four years and leads to a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Students often receive remuneration from their company, which pays the tuition fees and also supervises and supports them during the practical phases.

The dual study programme offers a good opportunity to combine theory and practice, gain professional experience and improve career opportunities. However, it also requires a high level of resilience and discipline, as students often have to juggle studying and working.

Here is a selection of popular dual study programmes in Potsdam:

Study Medicine and Psychology at Private Universities in Potsdam

In addition to the possibility of studying medicine or psychology at state universities, private universities in Potsdam also offer these or comparable degree programmes.

It is important to note that private universities, unlike those in the state of Brandenburg, charge tuition fees. In return, you can usually expect more individualised support in admissions (sometimes NC-free) and teaching at privately run universities.

It is therefore advisable to find out in advance about the costs and conditions of studying medicine or psychology at private universities.

Here is a selection of the degree programmes offered in the fields of psychology and medicine in Potsdam:

State universities

There are three state universities in Potsdam:

• University of Potsdam: The University of Potsdam is a research university with three campuses in Potsdam and over 20,000 students. The university offers a wide range of degree programmes in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and life sciences. It has a strong research culture and runs numerous research projects in cooperation with other institutions and companies.
• University of Applied Sciences Potsdam: The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is an application-oriented university with about 4,000 students and a wide range of degree programmes in the fields of design, computer science, social sciences and economics.
• Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf: The Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf was founded in 1954. It is a very well-known and the largest state film school with a unique focus on film and television.