Many courses related to research (including BSc: Computer-aided academic work, empirical experimental work placement, benefit-inspired fundamental research; MSc: Presentation of scientific results, project work); Involving students in psychological practice and research (including as student assistants); Possibility of practical experience (such as Academy for Psychotherapy and Intervention Research, Clinic for Children and Youths, Patient Training and Advisory Centre); Integration of external experts (including through honorary professorships).

Master's degree course in Occupational and Organisational Psychology (AO): Solid theoretical education combined with practical components. Clinical Master's degree: Research- and practice-oriented teaching in small groups. Cognitive Science: Interdisciplinary teaching to expand the specialist knowledge, skills and methods acquired in the Bachelor's degree course

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International research projects with, among others, China, UK, USA; International Erasmus Partner University 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, also for babies); 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 networking and visibility (including 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

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