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PsychotherapiePsychotherapy

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The Master's program in Psychotherapy at the Faculty of Health and Sports qualifies students for participation in psychotherapeutic care. The program focuses on clinical psychology and psychotherapy, aiming to understand and recognize psychological disorders in humans as well as psychosocial problems and their development. Students develop content-related, technical-methodical and implementation-oriented competencies, as well as personal and social skills required for independent and comprehensive psychotherapeutic care of people of all age groups, including the needs of people with disabilities. The program is designed according to the Psychotherapy Act of 2019 (PsychThG 2019) and prepares students for further qualification as specialized psychotherapists.
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The Master's program in Psychotherapy at the Faculty of Health and Sports qualifies students for participation in psychotherapeutic care. The program focuses on clinical psychology and psychotherapy, aiming to understand and recognize psychological disorders in humans as well as psychosocial problems and their development. Students develop content-related, technical-methodical and implementation-oriented competencies, as well as personal and social skills required for independent and comprehensive psychotherapeutic care of people of all age groups, including the needs of people with disabilities. The program is designed according to the Psychotherapy Act of 2019 (PsychThG 2019) and prepares students for further qualification as specialized psychotherapists.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Psychotherapie at Health and Medical University Potsdam

Is Psychotherapie at Health and Medical University Potsdam taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Psychotherapie programme cost?

5.970 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Psychotherapie at Health and Medical University Potsdam?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Psychotherapie?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Health and Medical University Potsdam — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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