Language Courses & Further Education Offered by the International Office

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University of Applied Sciences Potsdam strengthens the intercultural and linguistic competence of staff, teachers and students by offering language courses and further education. In this way, it contributes to a cosmopolitan university culture.

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Our language courses & offers for FHP students

Dealing with cultural diversity and language skills plays an important role in studies. Our university offers students the opportunity to acquire these skills directly at their own university.

We offer the following DaF (German as a foreign language) courses for international students in the winter semester 2025/26. 

German course for beginners and advanced learners (3/0.08,  except 04.11.2025: 3/0.10)

  • Prerequisite: none for beginners + A1 or higher for advanced learners
  • Tuesdays 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm
  • Format: On campus
  • Start: 07/10/2025 – 20/01/2026
  • 5 ECTS
  • Registration

German course for advanced learners on Thursday - canceled

Questions? international@fh-potsdam.de

The Volkshochschule im Bildungsforum (VHS) Potsdam offers language courses for students in cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP).

The offers are separately funded by the FHP. FHP students who successfully complete the course (85% attendance required) can apply for a grant towards the course fees from the International Office of the FHP. The subsidy currently amounts to 50% of the course fees.

The language courses are recognised as study achievements within the framework of the FLEX module "Foreign Languages" (5 ECTS). 

Upon completion of the course, all students receive a qualified certificate of attendance.

English Refresher B1/B2 (H25-4A381) (3/1.06 - except 08.10. VHS 2-45)

  • 08/10/25 - 21/01/26
  • Wednesdays, 3.30 pm - 6.45 pm
  • Costs: 247.00 Euro / 211.00 Euro (reduced)

French B2 (H25-4B481) (D/1.06 - except 14.10. VHS 2-43)

  • 14/10/25 - 20/01/26
  • Tuesdays, 2:30 pm – 5:45 pm
  • Costs: 247,00 Euro / 211,00 Euro (reduced)

Italian A1 (H25-4C181) (D/1.08 - except 14.10. VHS 2-45)

  • 14/10/25 - 20/01/26
  • Tuesdays, 3:30 – 6:45 pm
  • Costs: 247,00 Euro / 211,00 Euro (reduced)

Italian B1 (H25-4C381) - cancelled

Spanish A1 (H25-4D181) (D/1.08 - except 8. + 15.10. VHS 2-42)

  • 08/10/25 - 21/01/26
  • Wednesdays, 3:30 - 6:45 pm
  • Costs: 247,00 Euro / 211,00 Euro (reduced)

Please register directly with the Volkshochschule Potsdam.

The Zessko of the University of Potsdam offers language cafés in Spanish, French and English as well as for German as a foreign language (DaF) - and brand new from 01.01.2024 also for Arabic.

What is a language café?
Students who are enthusiastic about languages have the opportunity to discuss language and cultural topics in a relaxed and informal atmosphere in their free time. Tutors of native-speaker level will be there to co-ordinate the events. Participants are encouraged to actively contribute to the sessions and have their say in planning future topics and activities. Emphasis is placed primarily on conversation - language and culture should be experienced and discussed together.

There is a weekly 60-minute online or face-to-face language café in each language. Students of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are welcome to attend both the face-to-face meetings and the online cafés.

Interested? Further information, dates and the link to register can be found on the language café website

Contact: Steffen Skowronek

Our language courses & further education for FHP employees

Dealing with cultural diversity and language skills play an important role in teaching as well as in university administration and in advising international students. The International Office offers staff the opportunity to receive further training directly at the university.

We currently offer two English courses free of charge for university staff. Participation in the English courses counts as working time.

If you have any questions, please contact: international@fh-potsdam.de.
Registration for the courses is via Calenso.

Englisch A2

  • Period: 09/10/2025 - 29/01/2026
  • Thursdays, 10.00 am - 11.30 am
  • Format: Online
  • Teacher: Maya Wächter

English B1

  • Period: 07/10/2025 - 27/01/2026
  • Tuesdays, 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm
  • Format: Online
  • Teacher: Maya Wächter

English B2

  • Period: 07/10/2025 - 27/01/2026
  • Tuesdays, 10.00 am - 11.30 am
  • Format: Online
  • Teacher: Maya Wächter

The Erasmus+ Staff Mobility - Staff Training (STT) programme enables higher education staff to take part in further education or training in another European country. Funding is available for activities at European universities and institutions, for activities such as language courses, international staff weeks or work shadowing. Such a stay abroad counts towards the Certificate of International Competence.

The training abroad takes place during your working hours. You will receive funding from the International Office consisting of a daily allowance (140 - 180 euros per day) and a travel allowance (amount depends on country and distance).

Information on the exact procedure and application forms can be found on the Erasmus+ website.

Certificate of International Competence

As part of its strategic internationalisation, the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam would like to promote the international competencies of its employees and certify them with a certificate that can be obtained by both academic and non-academic employees. The Certificate of International Competence is currently being revised by the International Office in cooperation with the FHP Human Resources Department. If you are interested, please contact the International Office for the latest information: international@fh-potsdam.de.

 

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