Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers various programs for students.

Program Details

• MA “History Sciences”
• MA "War and Conflict Studies"
• Master's program "International War Studies"
• MA "Cultural Meeting Spaces of the Early Modern Period"
• MA “Contemporary History”
• MA for teaching

Course Catalog

The course catalog includes:

• Summer semester 2024
• Winter semester 2023/24
• Summer semester 2023
• Archive
  • Winter semester 2022/23
  • Summer semester 2022
  • Winter semester 2021/22
  • Summer semester 2021
  • Winter semester 2020/21
  • Summer semester 2020
  • Winter semester 2019/20
  • Summer semester 2019
  • Winter semester 2018/19
  • Summer semester 2018
  • Winter semester 2017/18
  • Summer semester 2017
  • Winter semester 2016/17

Examinations and Internships

The university offers examinations and internships as part of its programs.

ERASMUS+ Program

The ERASMUS+ program is available for students.

Important Information for Applicants

All regularly enrolled students at the University of Potsdam can apply for an ERASMUS+ scholarship for a study abroad program at one of the partner universities of the Historical Institute.

Application procedure

The regular application procedure and the waiting list procedure for the academic year 2025/26 are completed. The application period for the academic year 2026/27 begins on December 1, 2025, and ends on January 10, 2026. The ERASMUS+ coordinator of the Historical Institute is Dr. Michael K. Schulz.

Doctorate and habilitation

The university offers promotion and habilitation programs for advanced students.