University of Potsdam

The Master of Data Science course at Potsdam University is 4 semesters. This course is taught in English. There is no tuition fees for this course but the semester fees and charges are applicable. To take admission to this course, the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree. A C1 level of English language proficiency is also required. 

The total number of students enrolled at the University of Postdam is 19,000+ for the Winter semester. Of the total students, 56% of the students are female. Also, note that the 16% of the student population is female. The total number of international students enrolled at this university are 3,079 and 57% of the students are female. 

The general requirements to studt at Potsdam Uni are: 

• UG: A School leaving certificate is required to get into the Bachelor's courses of the Uni of Potsdam
• PG: For admission to the Master's courses, the applicants are required to have Bachelor's degree. 

On top of this, the applicants are required to meet the language requirements. 

For admission to the Uni of Potsdam Bachelor's courses, the English language requirements may vary as per the courses. Hence, refer to the official website to know the details. On the other hand, for most of the Master's courses, students are required to submit C1, B2 or A2 level certificates.

German Language Proficiency

• Bachelor's courses: C1 level proficiency
• Master's degrees: C1 or better

The documents that international students required to receive DAAD Degree Completion Grant are: 

• Detailed CV
• Extracurricular activities proof
• Proof of knowledge and skills outside the subject that were obtained in the current studies
• Explanatory statement for the application
• Transcript of records

The amount for DAAD Degree Completion Grant of International Students to study at the University of Potsdam is Euros 700 per month. The funding period is up to 5 months. This is for the students who want to study UG and PG courses at the Uni of Potsdam. A few of the application requirements include: 

• Students without German citizenship
• Good academic standing
• University entrance qualification from abroad
• Financial need
• Extracurricular activities

Many ways in which alumni can stay involved with the University of Potsdam and its students are: 

• Alumi regular tables
• Alumni career talks: Hefre graduates from a numnber of degree programs tell their experiences and offer insights into their professional fields
• Become part of the Mentoring Plus programme at the university
• Help shape your department: The alumni are sought-after partners as experts or speakers at events in the institutions and faculties

Famous people who have studied at the University of Potsdam include: 

• Pegah Ferydoni
• Svenja Jung
• Klara Geywitz
• Marco Wanderwitz
• Nora Bossong
• Rainer Kempe
• Jan Redmann
• Sebastian Walter

There are number of degree programs whose coursework is partly in English and partly in German. A few of the Master's degree that are taught in English are: 

• Astrophysics
• Cognitive Science
• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Digital Health
• Geosciences
• Mathematics
• Economic Policy and Quantiative Methods

The average cost of living for a student at the Uni of Potsdam is around INR 96k. The monthly living expenses are given as follows: 

• Rent: Euro 410
• Food: Euro 198
• Clothing: Euro 46
• Learning Materials: Euro 31
• Health insurance: Euro 100
• Communication: Euro 31
• Leisure time, sports and culture: Euro 65
• Semester fee: Euro 60