Study Abroad - Gain New Experiences
A semester abroad expands your social and cultural skills and complements your specialised knowledge with an international perspective. You will familiarise yourself with the academic system of an international university and benefit from different teaching and learning methods.
Overview
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Language skills
Take advantage of various offers to improve your language skills, including preparatory language courses for selected languages at the Potsdam Adult Education Centre (Volkshochschule Potsdam) or language cafés in Spanish, French, English and Arabic at the University of Potsdam.
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Financing
Whether scholarships or state loan (Auslands-Bafög) - there are suitable financing options for those wishing to travel.
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Partner universities
As a student at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, you can study at one of our partner universities abroad as part of an exchange programme. Our exchange programmes waive tuition fees and you take part in a regulated programme in which we support you throughout your stay abroad.
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Free Mover
If the university of your choice is not listed, you can also study at a university of your choice as a free mover without a partner university. You must then apply there individually.
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Recognition
Study and examination achievements that you complete abroad can be recognised for your own studies at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.
Frequently asked questions about the semester abroad
Are you studying at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and are interested in studying abroad? Find out everything you need to know about the advantages, necessary requirements, the application process as well as the procedure and organisational aspects of studying abroad in our FAQ.
Students' reflective reports
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Study
Semester Abroad in Italy at the Politecnico di Milano – Architecture and Urban Design (B. A.)
Study
Thesis Sweden
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Semester Abroad at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam – Arts Management and Cultural Work (B. A.)
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Semester Abroad at Malmö University in Sweden – Interface Design (B .A.)
Contact us
Coordinator
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