Numerous research-related courses (including B.Sc.: computer-aided academic work, utility-based basic research; MSc: presentation of scientific results, project work); Involvement of students in psychological practice and research (including as student assistants); Opportunity for practical experience (including Academy for Psychotherapy and Intervention Research, Clinic for Children and Youths, Patient Training and Advisory Centre); Involvement of external experts (including honorary professors)

Internal research projects with e.g. China, UK, USA; Intern. Erasmus partner universities of UNIP; Listed for Psychology: Belgium (Katholieke U Leuven), Bulgaria (U Sofia), Denmark (Aarhus U), France (U Paris Ouest (Paris X), Rennes II, Toulouse II), UK (U of Southampton), Italy (U di Milano), Netherlands (Rijksuniv. Groningen, U Utrecht), Austria (U Wien), Poland (U Wroclaw), Portugal (U de Coimbra, de Lisboa), Spain (U de Granada, de Huelva, de Madrid, Tarragona), Turkey (Bahcesehir U, Istanbul).

Several professional video studios; Multiple EEG labs (including infant EEG); Eye-tracking (recording of eye movements including for infants); Psycho-physiological measurements (EMG, ECG, respiratory rate, etc.); Transcranial magnet stimulation (TMS); Rooms for behavioural observation with one-way glass and video recorders; BabyLab for infant studies; CIP room incl. multimedia equipment and interactive whiteboards.

strong focus on research; Numerous third-party-funded projects, including large projects as well as research groups, graduate school; High international visibility and networking (e.g. through high-ranking publications, conference contributions); Research topics of high scientific and social relevance, including genesis of mental disorders, eating and weight disorders, innovation and active work behaviour, learning and motivation research, aggression research, early childhood cognitive development, modelling of cognitive processes, embodied cognition, eye movement

Central academic institution for start-ups, innovation, and knowledge and technology transfer

Special study/examination conditions for competitive athletes (Potsdam is an Olympic centre): e.g. eased admissions requirements, more flexible academic achievements and attendance, additional holiday or championship semesters, support for transitioning to working life; Strong involvement of students in research activities (including 108 student assistants + academic assistants).