Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
Founded in 1991, the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Potsdam is located on the Griebnitzsee campus and on the Golm technology campus. The faculty includes the following disciplines:
- Business Administration (incl. Business Informatics)
- Economics
- Economic and technical education (subject didactics)
- Sociology
- Political and administrative science (incl. political didactics)
The faculty’s study programs include bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in economics and social sciences, teaching-related bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, and a wide range of continuing education programs. The study programs of the faculty are characterized by a high degree of interdisciplinarity. Research-oriented teaching is implemented not only in the master’s programs, but already in numerous courses of the bachelor’s programs.
The members of the faculty conduct research on topics that have significant social and economic relevance. The faculty’s four research centers bundle research activities and promote interdisciplinary cooperation as well as collaborations with Berlin universities and non-university research institutions (such as DIW, IASS, MCC, PIK or WZB). Faculty researchers also participate in the university’s research focus on Data-Centric Sciences as well as in other inter-university projects.
Facts about the faculty
| University | University of Potsdam |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 3 programmes · 2 bachelor's, 1 master's |
| Language of programmes | German C1 — 2 programmes; English — 1 programme |
| Campus | Campus III - Griebnitzsee |
| Application | bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 01.06 |
| City | Potsdam |
| Website | http://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/wiso.html |
What the faculty's programmes require
The university-wide requirements are complemented by the faculty's own — they are missed most often, because the university page does not list them.
For 2 German-taught programmes: DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
For 1 English-taught programme; the accepted tests (IELTS, TOEFL) are on the programme page.
About the faculty
Thematic research specializations include
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- Deployment and use of digital/social media and digital transformation in politics, business, administration and society
- Evaluation of economic and social policy
- Organizations and standards
- Social inequality, migration
- Environment, sustainability and climate
Programmes of the faculty
Where the faculty's students study
Classes take place at Campus III - Griebnitzsee — when choosing housing, go by this campus, not by the university's main address.
Questions about admission to the faculty
Where do the faculty's students study?
In which language are the programmes taught?
When do I need to apply?
Do I apply to the faculty or to a programme?
Will you get in with your grades at this faculty?
We will convert your certificate to the German scale and compare it with the committee's requirements, including subject requirements.