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“What really amazes me about Potsdam is that we are on such good terms with our professors! Lecturers can be approached whenever necessary, and you can’t get lost in the crowd. I also like the campus at Golm. It’s rather quiet here so you can concentrate on your research. It’s a good contrast to Berlin: you can study and research in the country and live in the city where all the parties are happening. Even commuting has its advantages. By taking the train to work each day, I find enough time to read all the main papers, edit texts and prepare presentations.

Tomer Shenar, former PhD student at the University of Potsdam

Diverse research options for your doctorate

Featuring a university and three leading international non-university institutions, the location of Potsdam has a unique range of topics available in astrophysical research. You can choose (virtually) any topic for your doctoral research project. University and non-university research groups explore the cosmos at all scales, from the sun to the large-scale structures of the universe. The methodology applied comprises observation and data evaluation, theoretical – analytical and numerical – methods, as well as the development of hardware and software for astronomical instrumentation. Potential topics for doctoral theses can be found on the Astrophysics Network institutions’ websites.

In Potsdam, you can pursue a doctorate at the university or in cooperation with the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP), the Deutsches Elektronensynchrotron (DESY) or the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI). You will usually need around three years to complete a doctorate.

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Structured doctorates

In order to ensure that you make optimum use of your time and get your academic career off to a successful start, the non-university institutions in the Astrophysics Network have agreed to offer structured doctoral training in collaboration with the University of Potsdam. This agreement regulates the rights and obligations of the supervisors and doctoral candidates, and recommends that success is monitored at regular intervals. Joint events directed at all doctoral candidates in the network are also offered, enabling you to establish contacts to other researchers. Three subject-specific Graduate Schools enable doctoral candidates to conduct research within a thematic network with a suitable curriculum. You will also have the opportunity to develop your professional and personal skills at the University of Potsdam’s interdisciplinary Potsdam Graduate School.

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Excellent infrastructure

As a young researcher, a wide range of research opportunities will be open to you at the institutes. Thanks to the outstanding research conducted at Potsdam, you can benefit from close cooperative activities and alliances at the international level. The active involvement of Potsdam’s institutions in some of today’s most powerful earth- and space-based observatories ensures your access to observation data. A range of high-performance computing clusters are available on-site for further data evaluation, software development and numerical work. More complex numerical simulations are run on various computer clusters of the TOP500 supercomputers. The network’s institutions are involved in the construction, development of instrumentation and operation of many telescope projects throughout the world.

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Developing your career opportunities

Potsdam Graduate School is a central contact point for doctoral candidates wishing to hone their professional and transferable skills. It also acts as an umbrella organization for all structured doctoral programs, and provides networking options for doctoral candidates from all subject areas at the university and the non-university research institutions. Potsdam Graduate School ensures ideal conditions for doctoral studies, and provides support in the form of travel and publishing allowances or scholarships. Career Talks, a Science Club and PhDay offer excellent opportunities for contemplating one’s career options. The “Teaching Professionals” program, which has won several awards, offers a qualification in the field of university teaching, which may presents a distinct career advantage.

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Central university facilities, international matters

The university has numerous facilities that are also available for use by employees of the non-university institutions. You will have special access to university services such as the University Sports Club, the libraries, canteens and other services offered at the University of Potsdam. For example, the Welcome Center provides support to international researchers who relocate to Potsdam, and helps them deal with the authorities. Child care facilities and the Equal Opportunity Coordination Office contribute to family-friendliness. You can attend all kinds of language courses at the Center for Languages and Key Competences; and if you are contemplating starting up a company, you will receive support from Potsdam Transfer.

The Welcome Center Potsdam assists international doctoral candidates in the enrollment process. If you are enrolled at a foreign university and simply want to research in Potsdam for one or more semesters, you can also enroll as a ‘program student’.

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Grants and scholarships

Doctoral candidates of astrophysics at the University of Potsdam or one of the non-university institutions are usually employed as research assistants within a project. You can also apply instead to one of the Graduate Schools.

Alternatively, you can finance your doctoral research project with a scholarship from one of the many different funding institutions for doctoral candidates. Information and additional links are available on the university website. The University of Potsdam also grants new PhD scholarships each year in the context of postgraduate financial assistance by the Federal State of Brandenburg.

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Ten phd/postdoc positions, university of potsdam, germany.

The Collaborative Research Centre CRC 1287 “Limits of Variability in Language: Cognitive, Computational, and Grammatical Aspects” in Potsdam, Germany, invites applications for 10 positions for PhD candidates and Postdocs available from July 2021 for a duration of four years.

The linguistic system exhibits a high degree of variability at all levels of linguistic description. This variability in language can be characterised as a range of different possible linguistic behaviours that are available to an individual language user, a group of language users, or in specific languages. The variability is limited by the constraints of the underlying linguistic system and shaped by cognitive and social or communicative factors. This variability is not just reducible to random noise but provides an important source of information to explain and predict linguistic behaviour. By modelling the factors influencing linguistic behaviours, the CRC (21 PIs in 13 scientific projects, one transfer project, and three service projects) contributes to a better understanding of the underlying mental representations and processing architectures in individual language users, as well as of the grammatical options available in individual languages and specific linguistic varieties, and options shared by particular subgroups of languages users.

The CRC provides a fantastic research infrastructure including a large interdisciplinary network of researchers, its own graduate school (successful PhD candidates and Postdocs automatically become members of the MGK - Integrated Research Training Group), and funding opportunities for conference visits, summer schools, hosting international experts etc.

Applicants can apply for one or more of the following projects according to their interest and qualification:

B01:(In)Variability in prosodic cues and their incremental use in perception, production, and interaction (Isabell Wartenburger, Outi Tuomainen, Sandra Hanne)

B02: The link between production and comprehension. Insights from aphasia (Frank Burchert, Nicole Stadie)

B03: Modelling the connection between eye-movement control, sentence processing, and brain signals (Shravan Vasishth, Ralf Engbert, Milena Rabovsky)

C03: Effects of variable input on word learning and word recognition in infants (Barbara Höhle, Adamantios Gafos)

C06: Grammatical processing and syntactic change (Ulrike Demske, Claudia Felser)

C07: Limits of variability in phonotactic acquisition due to universal biases: A cross-linguistic investigation of monolingual and bilingual infants (Natalie Boll-Avetisyan)

C08: Consequences of head-argument order for syntax (Gisbert Fanselow)

T01: Transforming text across media (Manfred Stede, Tatjana Scheffler)

The University of Potsdam has a vibrant and interdisciplinary scientific community spanning many disciplines, including leading groups in the field of cognitive sciences ( http://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cognitive-sciences/index.html ). The University is located in the city of Potsdam, which is connected to Berlin city centre via a quick 30-minute train ride. Potsdam is an attractive historical city and its palaces are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Both cities are culturally vibrant and offer an unparalleled quality of life, as well as affordable cost of living.

The University of Potsdam aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore expressly invites qualified female candidates to apply. The University of Potsdam values the diversity of its members and pursues the goals of equal opportunities regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. In the case of equal suitability, women in accordance with Section 7 (4) BbgHG and people with a severe disability will be given preferential consideration. We explicitly invite applications from abroad and from persons with a migration background.

A detailed description of the available positions and the respective requirements can be found here http://www.uni-potsdam.de/sfb1287/vacancies .

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Scholarships – With the Right Funding to Graduate

With the help of scholarships, a large number of foundations and funding organisations provide financial and non-material support to students and doctoral candidates during their studies. Scholarship databases enable a targeted search for suitable funding opportunities for pupils, students and graduates.

Scholarship Databases

Barkredit-check.de.

Students and graduates of the Social Work programme at the EAH Jena have compiled a comprehensive guide on the topic of scholarships/study financing with Barkreditcheck.de .

Federal Association of German Foundations

The free online foundation search of the Association of German Foundations includes around 10,000 foundations with their own internet address that are active in Germany.

DAAD scholarships

The scholarship database includes the programmes offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and other funding organisations for prospective foreign students who are looking for funding opportunities for a study or research stay in Germany. Or German students who want to do a semester or internship abroad.

e-fellows.net Scholarship Database

In the e-fellows.net database , 800 scholarships from 400 foundations, colleges, universities and other institutions can be searched for a suitable scholarship.

In der Datenbank von EURAXESS sind verschiedene Job- und Stipendienangebote für Wissenschaft und Forschung in Deutschland, Europa und anderen Regionen der Welt gelistet.

My Stipendium

My Stipendium hat mehr als 3.000 Stipendienprogramme in ihrer Datenbank gelistet. Nach einer Registrierung auf der Webseite kann zudem das eigene Profil mit den jeweiligen Stipendien abgeglichen werden.

Stifterverband

The Stifterverband is a joint initiative of the business community and, with 3,000 members, the largest private business sponsor in Germany. In the foundation database , you can search for suitable scholarship providers among 600 foundations.

Stipendiumplus

Stipendiumplus offers a detailed compilation of the major organisations for the promotion of gifted students in Germany and their offers and programmes.

Stipendien-Tipps

In addition to general information on studying and financing studies, the information portal offers an extensive table of scholarship providers, which lists, among other things, the funding categories and the requirements for funding.

Sponsorships, Foundations & Scholarships

Graduation scholarship for female students with family responsibilities.

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam sponsors up to five female students with family responsibilities in the final phase of their studies with 300 euros per month.

Application: From October for the summer semester

Contact person: Sandra Cartes , Equal Opportunities Officer

Avicenna-Studienwerk

The central goal of the Avicenna-Studienwerk is the comprehensive support of talented Muslim students and doctoral candidates through scholarships. In addition to financial support, the scholarships include a diverse idealistic programme.

Application deadlines: By the 1 st of April for the winter semester Until the  1 st of October for the summer semester

Cusanuswerk

Students of Catholic denomination can apply for a scholarship from the Cusanuswerk every year until 1 July. The Cusanuswerk supports students and doctoral candidates who demonstrate outstanding performance and social commitment. In addition to financial support, a broad educational programme is offered.

Application deadlines: By 1 st of August for the summer semester.

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Marie-Luise Raters

DAAD Graduation Scholarship

The International Office awards end-of-study scholarships (STIBET) to international students every year from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) funds in the amount of 300 euros/month for three months.

Application deadline: July for the winter semester

Contact: International Office

Evangelisches Studienwerk e.V. Villigst

The Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst is the scholarship programme for gifted students of the Protestant churches in Germany. It supports students and doctoral candidates from all disciplines at universities and universities of applied sciences in Germany.

Applications are open to young people who are not only good in their field of study, but also want to take social responsibility and are willing to look beyond their own horizons. At the time of application, they must not have exceeded their 3rd semester.

Currently 3 students of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are sponsored, in the past 4 others.

Application deadlines: 15/04/ – 01/09/ for the summer semester. 10/10/ – 01/03/ for the winter semester

Liaison lecturer: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Paul Püschel , University of Potsdam, Chair of Biochemistry and Nutrition

Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk

In accordance with the guidelines of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk (ELES) supports particularly gifted Jewish students and doctoral candidates with German citizenship, citizenship of an EU member state or the status of a Bildungsinländer as defined by §8 German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) for their education at state and state-recognised universities. Applications from non-Jewish students are possible.

Application deadlines: 01/04/ – 01/06/ for the winter semester 01/10/ – 01/12/ for the summer semester.

Liaison lecturers: Prof. Dr. Klaus S. Davidowicz (University of Potsdam – School of Jewish Theology / University of Vienna - Institute for Jewish Studies) Dr. Olaf Glöckner (Moses Mendelssohn Centre Potsdam) Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Daniel Krochmalnik (Institute for Jewish Theology at the University of Potsdam) Prof. Dr. Julius Schoeps (Moses Mendelssohn Centre Potsdam)

Friedrich Ebert Foundation

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) has been supporting students and doctoral candidates from all disciplines for over 95 years. The requirements for applying for a scholarship are socio-political commitment, identification with the values of social democracy and above-average grades.

We particularly encourage applications from people who are the first in their family to study (first-time graduates), women, students at universities of applied sciences, students of MINT subjects and people from immigrant families. In addition to financial support, the FES offers its scholarship holders non-material support within the framework of an extensive socio-political education programme and integration into its large international network.

Currently student of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is sponsored, in the past 9 others.

Application deadlines: 01/04/ – 30/04/ for the winter semester. 01 /10/ – 31/10/ for the summer semester

Liaison lecturer: Prof. Dr. Tobias Schröder , University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

Friedrich Naumann Foundation

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is the liberal scholarship provider in Germany. One of the core tasks of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation is the ideational and material support of young liberal academics.

The scholarships are open to students of all subjects. The selection criteria are merit, personality, liberal or social commitment.

Application deadlines: 01/04/ – 30/04/ for the winter semester. 01/10 – 31/10/ for the summer semester

Heinrich Böll Foundation

The Heinrich Böll Foundation is the Green political foundation. Under the motto "Tailwind for Talents", it sponsors around 1,000 students and 200 doctoral candidates of all disciplines and types of universities from Germany and abroad who have a positive attitude towards the goals of the Green project.

The aim of the sponsorship is to support future specialists and managers who assume social responsibility, who are politically interested and who act as multipliers for the Foundation's basic political values - ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice.

Application deadlines:

• 01/03/ for the winter semester
• 01/09/ for the summer semester

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ellen Euler , University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Prof. Dr. Ines Sonder, University of Potsdam Prof. Dr. Joachim Gessinger, University of Potsdam / e-mail: [email protected] Prof Dr Gert Zöller, University of Potsdam / e-mail: [email protected] Prof. Dr. Vera Kirchner, University of Potsdam / e-mail: [email protected]

Konrad Adenauer Foundation

The Christian Democratic Konrad Adenauer Foundation supports talented students from Germany and abroad who are willing to perform. The young people are to be prepared to take on responsibility in politics and business, in science and the media, in the cultural sector and in associations. It is one of the largest German organisations for the promotion of gifted students, offering various scholarships and support programmes.

Application deadlines: By 15/07/ for the winter semester. By 15/01/ for the summer semester

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Detlev Belling , University of Potsdam, Chair of Civil Law, Labour and Social Law Prof. Dr. Thomas Brechenmacher , University of Potsdam, Chair of German-Jewish History

Rosa Luxemburg Foundation

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation sees itself as part of the fundamental intellectual current of democratic socialism. With its scholarship programme , it supports students and doctoral candidates at German universities who distinguish themselves through high academic achievements as well as through a current pronounced social and societal commitment in the sense of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.

The aim is to contribute to democracy, social justice and solidarity as well as to the equalisation of social, gender or ethnic disadvantages through political education.

Application deadlines: By 01/04/ for the winter semester. By 01/10/ for the summer semester

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Manfred Liebel ,  University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Prof. Dr. Roland Verwiebe, University of Potsdam, Chair of Social Structure Analysis and Social Inequality Prof. Dr. habil. Raimund Krämer, University of Potsdam, Adjunct Chair for International and Comparative Political Science

Hans Böckler Foundation

The Hans Böckler Foundation is the co-determination, research and study support organisation of the German Trade Union Confederation. It supports talented students who are involved in trade union or socio-political activities through scholarships .

Application deadlines: 15/05/ – 01/07/ for the winter semester 15/12/ – 01/02/ for the summer semester.

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexandra Schmidt-Wenzel , University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Department of Social and Educational Sciences Department Prof. Dr. Stephan Thomas , University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Department of Social and Educational Sciences Department

Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft

The Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (SDW) is the foundation that is close to business and employers. With various funding programmes , including one for student teachers, it supports high-achieving students and doctoral candidates with a public spirit and entrepreneurial spirit. Funding is available for all disciplines.

Application deadline: 01/01/ – 31/03/ for the winter semester

Hanns Seidel Foundation

University, University of Applied Sciences and doctoral students can apply to the Hanns Seidel Foundation for a scholarship by the 31 st of May or 30 th of November each year. Students who can demonstrate above-average academic performance and at the same time are demonstrably committed to social, church, cultural or political activities have a good chance of being accepted for the scholarship.

Application deadlines: 15/06/ – 15/07/ for the winter semester 15/12/ – 15/01/ for the summer semester.

Liaison lecturer: Prof. Dr. Thomas Brechenmacher , University of Potsdam, Chair of German-Jewish History

Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes

The Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (German National Academic Foundation) is the oldest and largest foundation for the promotion of gifted students in Germany. It provides its scholarship holders with a wide range of opportunities to deepen their academic knowledge, to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue and to gain international experience. Scholarship holders are selected and supported independently of political, ideological and religious guidelines. Scholarship holders can be nominated or they can apply themselves by taking a test. The application phase for self-application always begins in January.

German Academic Exchange Service

With its scholarships , the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) aims to support foreign students, graduates, doctoral candidates and young researchers whose previous scientific and academic achievements place them at least in the top third of their cohort and who can also be expected to be among the top performers in their professional field in the future and who are aware of their associated social responsibility.

SBB Scholarship for experienced professionals

The scholarship programme of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research supports skilled workers with vocational training and several years of practical experience in their first higher education studies – full-time or part-time.

Full-time studies are funded with 861 euros per month plus 80 EUR book allowance. In addition, there is a care allowance for children under 14 years of age (150 euros for each child). For part-time students, the subsidy is 2,700 euros per calendar year. The benefits are a lump sum and are not dependent on income. It is possible to apply even before beginning a course of study. Those who have already been in employment for many years are also eligible for an advancement scholarship. There is an online application period in spring and autumn respectively.

Application deadlines: 22/03/ – 06/06/ for the winter semester 01/08/ – 31/10/ for the summer semester

Student contact person: Tobias Breu , Conservation and Restauration

Auslands-BAföG

Many training stays abroad are eligible for funding under the BAföG and do not shorten the domestic funding. Further information on funding programmes and scholarships for studying abroad can also be found on the website of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.

GEH DEINEN WEG Programme

The idealistic scholarship programme of the Deutschlandstiftung Integration is aimed at talented young people with a migration biography who want to help shape society through commitment and responsibility as part of a strong network. With a mentoring programme, workshops, seminars and networking events, the young talents are accompanied on their way to starting their careers.

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University of Potsdam PhD Completion Scholarships in Germany

•  31-Aug-2019
•   Germany
• $$  €1100 per month

If you’ve excelled in your previous study then you can apply for the PhD Completion Scholarships administrated by the University of Potsdam in Germany.

The call is open for the high achieving young researchers of Germany who want to undertake a research project at the university in session 2019-2020.

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidates from Germany

PhD research degree

To be eligible for this fund, the applicant must have to be a doctoral student at the University of Potsdam. The studentship is open for all scientific disciplines.

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Offered Benefits

The studentship will provide the monthly stipend amounts to 1,100 €. The financial aid positions will cover your living expenses, including social security and health insurance.

Application Process

For taking advantages of this program, aspirants are required to be registered as a doctoral degree student at the university. After taking acceptance, seekers can download and submit the award application form to [email protected].

Aspirants are needed provide the cover letter outlining background, experience, and motivation for this position, CV, the contact information of two academic supervisors, one design work that showcases design thinking, one written piece of work preferably most relevant to the research proposal.

For being admitted, seekers must have to meet the entry requirements of the university.

You have to provide evidence of your language proficiency by submitting the respective certificates.

UNIcert with at least III TOEFL Internet-Based Test with at least 95 points Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English with at least mark B IELTS with at least 6.5 points and at least 6.0 points in each part of the test Certificate on completion of a course of studies in English at a recognized academic institution.

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The programme is taught in English.

The interdisciplinary field of data science deals with methods for using data to automatically produce knowledge, insights, and models for prognosis, risk, and action. The Master's degree programme, which is taught in English, connects machine learning, statistical data analysis, natural scientific methods of data assimilation, and business analytics. The programme offers broad and interdisciplinary structured training in methods and is characterised by a strong emphasis on practice and research.

The interdisciplinary structured Master's degree in data science combines content from computer science, mathematics, information systems, and the natural sciences. Core courses provide you with an overarching understanding of machine learning and deep learning, statistical data analysis, data assimilation, business analytics, and big data infrastructures. More specialised courses help you engage with the current state of research in the chosen areas of focus.

In seminars, you will work through complex topics, and in the module of applied data science, you will apply the competences you have acquired in a practical manner. In the research module, you will be connected to a research project at the University of Potsdam or one of Potsdam's many research institutions. An internship in industry is also an option. Berlin/Potsdam's lively start-up scene and many big data companies offer ample opportunities for internships.

In the four-semester Master's programme, you will earn a total of 120 credit points, consisting of the modules and your Master's thesis. For additional information, please consult the subject-specific degree regulations  or the  Departmental Advisory Office .

An internship in industry is a possible option. Berlin/Potsdam's lively start-up scene and many big data companies offer ample opportunities for internships.

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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 currently amounts to 316 EUR. This semester contribution includes a semester ticket entitling you to free use of public transport all over Brandenburg and Berlin.

Living in Germany is rather cheap compared to other countries in Northern and Western Europe. Monthly living expenditures of students at the University of Potsdam vary between 870 and 1,200 EUR, largely depending on accommodation. A more detailed list of the average monthly expenditures of our students can be found here .

Applying for a Master's degree generally requires you to hold an undergraduate degree, such as a Bachelor's degree. A first degree in either computer science or mathematics qualifies you for this Master's degree in any case. A degree in information systems or natural sciences qualifies you if your first degree strongly emphasised content from the areas of computer science or mathematics. Depending on your background, bridge modules can complete gaps in the other respective discipline.

You can find the exact prerequisites for admission in the subject-specific admission regulations  for the Master's degree programme in data science.

The programme requires proof of good English skills corresponding at least to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Please submit your application online and via mail to uni-assist:

Universität Potsdam c/o uni-assist e.V. 11507 Berlin Germany

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 assistants at the University of Potsdam or at one of the many non-university research institutions located in the area. The German capital, Berlin, 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 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 this link .

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.

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• Visa matters
• Welcome event
• Buddy programme

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SUNY Potsdam gets a $1.1M boost in State funding

P OTSDAM, N.Y. (WWTI) – The SUNY Board of Trustees has announced the additional allocation of $1.1 million in Direct State Tax Support for the SUNY Potsdam campus, which is an 8.4% increase over the last fiscal year, according to a SUNY Potsdam press release.  

The boost goes above the elevated support that was set in last year’s historic state funding increase, for a total of $3.6 million in additional ongoing support for the SUNY Potsdam campus, a 33.4% increase in Direct State Tax Support over the past two years. 

“ We are gratified that SUNY Potsdam has received an increase of more than $1 million in our budget allocation from the State University of New York System, expanding on last year’s historic increase in public higher education funding across New York State. Thanks to our increased support, we will be able to advance strategic priorities on both the campus and the System level, in order to better serve students today, while preparing them for tomorrow ,” SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne R. Smith

The funding will provide $2,858,822 total in ongoing operating support for SUNY Potsdam for the 2024-25 school year, plus a total of $239,000 to support student internship experiences. Additionally, the allocation includes:

• $4,200 for graduate student fees;
• $27,700 to address food insecurity;
• $250,000 to assist students with disabilities; and
• $250,000 for mental health support. 

Information on SUNY Potsdam and how to apply can be found on their website .

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SUNY Potsdam to Celebrate Class of 2024 at Commencement

Suny potsdam prepares to honor nearly 1,200 graduates at commencement on may 18  .

SUNY Potsdam will celebrate its 204th Commencement on Saturday, May 18 at 10:15 a.m. in the Academic Quad. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu/commencement.

The State University of New York at Potsdam will honor the Class of 2024, as hundreds of students earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees, during the College’s 204th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18.  

This year, SUNY Potsdam is set to honor nearly 1,200 candidates for graduation, including all students who earned their degree or were eligible to graduate in 2023-24. Of those, 459 bachelor’s graduates and 305 master’s graduates are currently set to cross the stage during the ceremony.  

The College will hold its Commencement Ceremony outside in the Academic Quad, rain or shine, unless there are extreme weather conditions. Guests are asked to dress appropriately for the weather, and bring umbrellas, blankets or sunscreen if needed. There will be an option for guests who are uncomfortable with weather conditions to watch the ceremony live on a large screen inside, in the Barrington Student Union Multi-Purpose Room.  

For family and friends around the world, SUNY Potsdam will stream the ceremony live on the College’s YouTube channel again this year.  

There is an emergency weather plan for Commencement, in case of extreme conditions like lightning or freezing temperatures. Under the emergency plan, there would be two ceremonies held back-to-back, at 10:15 a.m. and 3 p.m., in the Maxcy Hall Ice Arena. Graduates would be divided into two groups and given four tickets for guests. Overflow seating would be made available in the Jerry Welsh Gymnasium.  

Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held for graduates and guests.  

To learn more about Commencement at SUNY Potsdam, visit www.potsdam.edu/commencement .  

About SUNY Potsdam:   

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges—and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu .  

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