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University of Potsdam – Consecutive Master's Degree Programs
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Application Overview
Applicants to consecutive Master's degree programs must undergo a qualification assessment to verify that their academic background satisfies the admission requirements.
Applications are required for all consecutive Master's programs, regardless of whether they are admission-restricted.
Note: Some Master's programs are offered only in the Winter Semester or only in the Summer Semester. Applicants should verify the intake availability for their chosen program.
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Application Timeline
| Semester | Application Period Begins |
| Winter Semester 2026/27 | 1 April 2026 |
| Summer Semester 2027 | 1 November 2026 |
Individual application deadlines vary by Master's program.
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Application Portals
There are two application methods depending on the program.
1. PULS Portal (Direct Application)
Most Master's degree programs require applications through the University of Potsdam PULS Portal.
- Direct application
- Primary application system for the university
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2. uni-assist
The following programs require applications via uni-assist:
- M.Sc. Cognitive Science
- M.Sc. Cognitive Systems: Language, Learning and Reasoning
- M.Sc. Psychology (Work & Organizational Psychology / Cognition & Behavior)
- M.Sc. Psychology (Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy)
- M.A. War and Conflict Studies
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Required Application Documents
All applicants must submit the following:
- Bachelor's degree certificate (or equivalent first university degree)
- Academic transcript showing completed modules and earned credits
- Recognition/equivalency certificate for foreign degrees (if applicable)
- Certified translations (if applicable)
- Proof of study content (module/course descriptions)
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Placement decision from the Examination Board (if applicable)
- Proof of name change (if applicable)
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Additional Documents
Depending on the program, applicants may also need to provide:
- Language proficiency certificates
- Proof of professional qualifications
- Documents required for program-specific selection procedures
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Master's Programs
The University of Potsdam offers Master's programs in numerous disciplines, including:
Computer Science & Data
- Computer Science
- Computational Science
- Bioinformatics
- Digital Health
- Mathematics
- Business Informatics & Digital Transformation
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Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Science
- Cognitive Science
- Cognitive Systems: Language, Learning and Reasoning
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Natural Sciences
- Astrophysics
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry of Functional Molecules and Materials
- Climate, Earth, Water, Sustainability
- Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
- Geosciences
- Physics
- Toxicology
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Engineering & Technology
- Remote Sensing, GeoInformation and Visualization
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Health & Life Sciences
- Clinical Exercise Science
- Public Health, Exercise, and Nutrition
- Nutrition Science
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Business & Economics
- Business Administration
- Economic Policy and Quantitative Methods
- Public Administration
- National and International Administration and Policy
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Humanities & Social Sciences
Programs include:
- Applied Cultural Studies
- Anglophone Modernities in Literature and Culture
- German Studies
- History
- Contemporary History
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Jewish Studies
- Jewish Theology
- Comparative Literature and Art Studies
- Romance Philology
- War and Conflict Studies
- Psychology
- Sports, Movement and Health Sciences
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Important Notes
- Qualification assessment is mandatory for all applicants.
- Application deadlines vary by individual Master's program.
- Most programs use the PULS Portal.
- Selected international Master's programs require application through uni-assist.
- Additional program-specific requirements (language certificates, professional qualifications, selection procedures) may apply.
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Contact
University of Potsdam Division of Student Affairs
Address
Am Neuen Palais 10
14469 Potsdam
Germany
Fax
+49 331 977-1065
For program-specific questions, applicants should contact the relevant admissions office or consult the University's FAQ page.