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Research Landscape in Brandenburg

Brandenburg is home to a wide range of research fields – extending from basic and innnovative research to application orientated R&D. In highly modernized facilities like the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam, top level research is being conducted (such as the „Tsunami Early Warning System”), concentrating in particular on climate and geological research. The Science Campus in Potsdam-Golm focuses on innovation, biotechnology and gravitational physics. Currently, 2,500 people are working there. Further excellent research institutions can be found at other locations.

Universities and Higher Education Institutions

Find out more about the Universities of Potsdam, Medizinische Universität Lausitz, Cottbus/Senftenberg and Frankfurt (Oder).

Also the Universities of applied Sciences in Brandenburg an der Havel, Eberswalde, Wildau, Potsdam

As well as the oldest German Film School, The University of Film and Television „Konrad Wolf” in Potsdam-Babelsberg, provide many attractive options for studying and focusing on innovative research.

Cooperation with Leading Research Associations

The Universities cooperate with the major national research institutions in Brandenburg which represent the Fraunhofer, the Helmholtz, the Leibniz and the Max Planck association. These cooperations set an excellent example for the whole Land and provide additional opportunities for scientists, researchers and students.

Pioneering Role in Design Thinking

Together with the d.school in Stanford, the School of Design Thinking has taken a pioneering role in the development and dissemination of Design Thinking. The focus in Potsdam lies in the teaching method, the cooperation with project partners and the research and further development of Design Thinking.

„Studieren in Brandenburg“

Comprehensive information on studying in Brandenburg (in German language) compiled by the Ministry of Science, Research and Culture. Read more

Programmes and Universities

Are you looking for a suitable programme or the right university? In this database, you find all programmes in Brandenburg. Read more

Information for refugees

You would like to study in Germany? Great! These FAQs and Quick Links will help you further. Read more