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Prepare for your Studies with the ESiSt Programme
The network ESiSt - Erfolgreicher Studieneinstieg für internationale Studierende in Brandenburg (successful university entry for international students in Brandenburg) prepares prospective international students linguistically and academically for university studies in Brandenburg. The programme includes various offers with different focuses as well as intercultural and scientific methodological trainings.
Offers
Are you interested in studying at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, but lack the necessary language and/or subject requirements? The following offers are open to you.
Please note: The courses and examinations take place at the University of Potsdam.
What kind of university entrance qualification is required?
The Studienvorbereitung Brandenburg (SVB) is aimed at prospective students of the University of Potsdam, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences who do not have a direct university entrance qualification (Hocschulzugangsberechtigung "HZB").
Applicants for the SVB must have an indirect HZB or home HZB that entitles them to study in the issuing country.
If you do not know what type of HZB you have, you can do a non-binding check here at uni-assist.
Application
In just a few steps to a successful application! Follow the instructions.
1. Registration
Register in the online application portal of uni-assist. Select the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and your desired degree programme. Apply for the evaluation of your university entrance qualification (preliminary review documentation). Please note the application deadlines. The processing of your preliminary review documentation by uni-assist usually takes 4 to 6 weeks after receiving your application and payment.
*Further options for the assessment of your HZB:
- Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle des Landes Brandenburgs (Certificate Recognition Office of the State of Brandenburg) as part of the examination of foreign degrees.
- Senat Berlin (Berlin Senate)
- KMK - Kultusministerkonferenz
Please also note the processing times, which may exceed the times stated above.
2. Submit documents
Send all required documents (preliminary review documentation, proof of language proficiency, letter of motivation) by e-mail to international@fh-potsdam.de, stating your name and desired degree programme.
3. Wait for feedback
If your application is complete, you will receive an invitation to the admission test after the application deadline.
Downloads
- Overview of degree programmes the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam - ESiSt fields of study (PDF, 95.88 KB)Assignment of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam degree programmes to study area, subject modules & admission test ESiSt ? International Office
What our participants say
"I would especially like to mention the ESiSt team, which has been very attentive to me every step of the way, from the beginning to the end.
The SVB course gave me the tools I needed to achieve my goal of studying at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Today, when I go to a lecture where I have to listen to the lecturer, when I write a paper or when I want to express my opinion in a discussion, I always thank this course and think that without it, I would not be able to do such tasks.
The SVB course has prepared me well for university, the teachers have always paid attention to the fact that we are fit to study. The SVB course not only prepares students linguistically and professionally; through the course I was able to learn and understand more about the culture of Germany and the political system.
I would recommend the course to others. Everyone should take advantage of this great opportunity."
Sofia Cubillos, student communication design from Colombia, participant SVB course 2020
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