Abraham Geiger College: http://www.abraham-geiger-kolleg.de/
Zacharias Frankel College: http://zacharias-frankel-college.de/
Courses are held in English (100%). Some courses are additionally held in German, Hebrew or French.
15 August for the following winter semester
15 February for the following summer semester
The Master's and doctoral degree programmes provide advanced studies in Jewish theology and thought, with intensive training in specialised areas for a career in academic scholarship, religious education, and, in cooperation with our colleges, the academic training for rabbinical and cantorial students. We are the only institute offering this kind of programmes in Europe, forming the future generations of theologically-trained and philosophically-trained scholars, educators, active members in culture and arts, and community leaders, able to turn to the tradition in novel and creative ways. Students pursuing one of the programmes require, at their appropriate level, a knowledge of languages (Biblical Hebrew and Jewish Babylonian Aramaic) and may be required to do course work prior to enrolment.
All of our teaching staff speaks more than one modern language and can easily adapt to a linguistically-mixed and culturally-mixed class of students.
All of our courses are internationally competitive in their scholarship content, following the newest educational philosophy and pedagogy.
Our school partners with various other institutions in Europe and abroad.
We offer different internship options at various communities and cultural institutions as well as the participation in an academic project.
No tuition is charged for studying at the University of Potsdam (with the exception of a few continuing education courses). There is only an administrative fee, which is currently 292 EUR. This semester contribution includes the "Deutschland-Semester-Ticket" entitling you to free use of local public transport all over Germany.
The average monthly living expenditures of students at the University of Potsdam are 935 EUR, but this can vary between 600 and 1,100 EUR, largely depending on accommodation. A more detailed list of the average monthly expenditures of our students can be found here.
English language proficiency corresponding to at least level B2 as outlined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
15 August for the following winter semester
15 February for the following summer semester
Job opportunities for students alongside their studies are numerous. Depending on personal and professional skills, students can find jobs in the service sector (e.g. in restaurants, supermarkets, cinemas, museums, theatres, etc.) or work as student research assistants at the University of Potsdam or at one of the many non-university research institutions located in the area. Berlin, the capital city of Germany, is located just around the corner, and students can also find jobs there. Please see this website for further information.
There are several student dormitories in Potsdam. These are administered exclusively by Potsdam's Association for Student Affairs ("Studentenwerk Potsdam"). You can apply for a room in one of these dormitories if you are under the age of 30. If you are a Master's student, you can only apply if the degree at the University of Potsdam is your first Master's programme. Additionally, there are also a few private dormitories in Potsdam, to which these conditions do not apply. However, many students prefer to find an apartment in Potsdam or Berlin, which they often share with fellow students. The housing market is very tight, so please start looking for an accommodation as early as possible.
For information on how to register for a dorm room or find accommodation elsewhere, please click here.
The Career Service of the University of Potsdam supports students and graduates who want to actively shape their careers. The aim is to ensure comprehensive career orientation and to provide opportunities for the development of professional skills. The Career Service offers workshops, seminars, and individual counselling. There are information pages on a wide range of occupational fields as well as a database of internships and jobs. Many of the services are also available in English.
Please contact our International Office.
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