Universities in Potsdam, USA
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Potsdam
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE World University Rankings updated with University of Potsdam ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Potsdam.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking updated with University of Potsdam in position 401.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics published most recent results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Includes 6 universities from Potsdam.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Latest URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business) from Urap . 33 universities from Potsdam appear in this ranking.

Rankings of universities in Potsdam, USA 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (44 reviews)
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  • #143 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #201 
  • #202 
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021]
  • #240 
  • #791 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
Show 13 more rankings of Clarkson University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (237 reviews)
  • #24 
  • #201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #49 
  • #460 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #41 
  • #720 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 13 more rankings of University of Potsdam and subject specific rankings for 10 subjects

#3
Germany

Hasso Plattner Institute

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (103 reviews)
  • #64 
  • #1439 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #67 
  • #1608 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]


#4
Germany

Potsdam University of Applied Sciences

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (79 reviews)
  • #127 
  • #5483 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#5
Germany

Konrad Wolf Film and Television University

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (56 reviews)
  • #189 
  • #9265 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Student satisfaction: 5.0 / 5.0 (129 reviews)
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  • #578 
  • #501 
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021]
  • #672 
  • #698 
Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021]
  • #459 
  • #401 
Kiplinger's Best College Values
[Published 31 July, 2019]
Show 3 more rankings of SUNY College at Potsdam and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

#7
Germany

College of Sport Management of Potsdam

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (6 reviews)

#8
Germany

University of Film and Television

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (49 reviews)

Highest subject rankings of universities in Potsdam

Engineering MONEY: Best Colleges for Engineering Majors
#20 
Clarkson University
Geology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
University of Potsdam
Business US News: Best Online MBA Programs (US)
#89 
Clarkson University
Geography GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
University of Potsdam
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101 
University of Potsdam
Education GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151 
University of Potsdam
Computer Science Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#155 
Clarkson University
Law GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
University of Potsdam
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#271 
University of Potsdam
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#451 
University of Potsdam

Potsdam Key Facts for International Students

6 out of 8 Universities in Potsdam Ranked in at least one ranking

24 Different Rankings list Universities in Potsdam (14 institution and 10 subject rankings)

6 Global Rankings rank Universities in Potsdam Among TOP 200

Population: 183000

Time: GMT +1

District/province: Brandenburg,

Living costs for students in Potsdam:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 78* (22% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 117* (17% more expensive than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 57* (43% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 4.40 €
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type F
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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Clarkson University ranks #1 in Potsdam in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

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University of Potsdam is ranked best in Potsdam for Natural Sciences (Geology). See all rankings for the University of Potsdam.

Clarkson University is ranked best in Potsdam for Business (Business). See all rankings for the Clarkson University.

University of Potsdam is ranked best in Potsdam for Social Studies & Humanities (Geography). See all rankings for the University of Potsdam.

University of Potsdam is ranked best in Potsdam for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the University of Potsdam.

University of Potsdam is ranked best in Potsdam for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Potsdam.

Clarkson University is ranked best in Potsdam for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Clarkson University.

University of Potsdam is ranked best in Potsdam for Law (Law). See all rankings for the University of Potsdam.

University of Potsdam is ranked best in Potsdam for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the University of Potsdam.

University of Potsdam is ranked best in Potsdam for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the University of Potsdam.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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Forbes

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Kiplinger

Criteria used in ranking -Kiplinger's Best College Values:

Quality Criteria 55% Cost Criteria 45%

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MONEY

Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:

Quality of education 33.33% Affordability 33.33% Outcomes 33.33%

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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Payscale

Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):

Ranking is based on ROI

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings:

Outcomes 40% (employability) Resources 30% Engagement 20% (teaching) Environment 10% (diversity)

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Washington Monthly

Criteria used in ranking -Washington Monthly - National Universities:

Social Mobility 33.33%
Research 33.33%
Community and National Service 33.33%

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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