Start of studies

We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam for the winter semester 2023/2024. On this page you will find all important information about the start of your studies.

Getting to know the university and Potsdam
Come by and discover the sights of Potsdam or meet for a coffee in the city centre. We would also like to invite you to take a look at the campus. Feel free to sit down at the Casino, the student pub on campus, and exchange ideas with students. Or come to the campus garden, a green community project in the middle of campus.
Start of studies in detail
Please check the start page of your degree programme or department for upcoming dates. It is worth attending all introductory events. A look at your university emails before you start your studies is also recommended.
Social and Educational Sciences
Social Work and Early Childhood Education
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Systems and Urban Water Management
start on 18th and 19th, or 25th and 26th of september with the voluntary mathematics bridge course.
CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE
Architecture and Urban Design
starts on 25th of september.
To the study start page of the degree programme →
Conservation and Restoration
starts on 25th of september.
To the study start page of the degree programme →
Cultural Work
starts on 04th of october.
To the study start page of the degree programme →
Design
Product Design, Communication Design and Interface Design
start on 04th of october.
To the study start page of the department →
Information Sciences
Archival Sciences, Library Sciences and Information Studies
start on 04th of october.
International Office
Welcome & Orientation Day for international students on 02nd of october.
Useful tips for starting your studies
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