International Experimental and Clinical Linguistics (IECL) University of Potsdam

Courses are taught in English (100%).

The English-language Master’s programme International Experimental and Clinical Linguistics (IECL) at the University of Potsdam is located at the Linguistics department. It is a research-based programme with a special focus on statistics, offering innovative instruction, combining linguistic knowledge with interdisciplinary and experimental research and an international orientation. It equips you with the ability to critically evaluate studies, conduct empirical-experimental research, make in-depth analysis of statistical data, and interpret scientific results.

Additional information about the dates and deadlines can be found here.

Information about the application deadlines can be found here.

• The application period for the winter semester starts on 1 April and officially ends on 15 August in the year of enrolment.
• We highly recommend to apply earlier (1 July) in order to have sufficient time to prepare for your stay and deal with visa regulations before the start of the semester.
• Students submitting an academic degree or academic records from a higher education institution abroad must also upload a document on the evaluation of the degree as an entrance qualification for Master’s studies (preliminary review documentation – "Vorprüfungsdokumentation" or VPD) via the admission and enrolment portal. Please refer to the following website for information on how to apply for a VPD.

Join our online Master's Info Day on 13 March 2026 to learn about the Master’s programmes, career prospectives, and life in Potsdam.

All information on course organisation and programme structure can be found here.

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An internship serves to develop and deepen your laboratory skills and methods. (For an overview, see: laboratories and research groups at the Linguistics Department of Potsdam University.)

In the internship, students will be supervised as they take on the independent preparation, evaluation, and execution of empirical research tasks. Activities can range from materials production to study design, execution of experiments, and the statistical analysis of data.

No tuition fees

No tuition is charged for studying at the University of Potsdam (with the exception of a few continuing education courses). However, there is an administrative fee that includes a semester ticket entitling you to free use of public transport all over Brandenburg and Berlin, as well as regional/local trains all over Germany.
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All information about the academic admission requirements can be found here.

All information about the language requirements is available here.

Information about the application deadlines can be found here.

• The application period for the winter semester starts on 1 April and officially ends on 15 August in the year of enrolment.
• We highly recommend to apply earlier (1 July) in order to have sufficient time to prepare for your stay and deal with visa regulations before the start of the semester.
• Students submitting an academic degree or academic records from a higher education institution abroad must also upload a document on the evaluation of the degree as an entrance qualification for Master’s studies (preliminary review documentation – "Vorprüfungsdokumentation" or VPD) via the admission and enrolment portal. Please refer to the following website for information on how to apply for a VPD.

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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 research assistants at the University of Potsdam or at one of the many non-university research institutions located in the area. Berlin, the capital city of Germany, 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 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.

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. For more info, visit https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/career-service

General services and support for international students: The International Office and the Central Student Advisory Service support international students in preparing for their studies and life in Potsdam.