City guide
Potsdam
Everyday places around the city centre for a student arriving from India — from OpenStreetMap, plus what the universities themselves say about living here.
39
Supermarkets within 4 km
1
Indian / Asian groceries
6
Indian restaurants
22
Pharmacies within 3 km
0
Temples & gurdwaras
Main station: Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (1.2 km from the centre)
Indian & Asian groceries
Found by their names in OpenStreetMap (e.g. 'India', 'Asia', 'Spice', 'Bazaar'). Check opening hours and what they stock before you go.
Supermarkets
39 supermarkets within 4 km of the centre, by chain.
Indian restaurants
Hindu temples & gurdwaras
None found within 15 km.
Hospitals
In an emergency call 112 (ambulance, fire) — free, 24/7.
Public universities in Potsdam
University of Potsdam
27 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) The average monthly living expenditures of students at the University of Potsdam are 941 EUR, but this can vary between 600 and 1,100 EUR, largely depending on accommodation. A more detailed list of the average monthly expenditures of our students can be found here .
Accommodation (university's description)
There are several student dormitories in Potsdam. These are administered exclusively by Brandenburg's Association for Student Affairs ("Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg"). 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 very 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 here .
University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
2 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) https://www.fh-potsdam.de/en/study-further-education/student-counselling/student-financing
Accommodation (university's description)
The cost of rent is one of the biggest items in financing your studies. There are various ways to limit the costs. The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam offers affordable housing on and off campus in cooperation with the Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg. https://www.fh-potsdam.de/en/campus-services/campus-life/reside-potsdam