Chemie Plus MINTRO
University of Potsdam · Potsdam, Germany
QS World University Ranking: #500
Quick Overview
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MINTRO is the new orientation program at the University of Potsdam’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and starts with the Summer Semester 2027. It is designed for people interested in a MINT (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) degree who are not yet sure which field is best for them.
At the beginning, students choose a MINT focus subject as their Schwerpunktfach. The introductory module for that focus subject and the “Mathe-Basiskompetenzen” are mandatory. Students can also try additional subjects during the orientation semester, and it is possible to switch to another field if they find something better suited.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Students learn chemistry fundamentals and gain early practical experience in the laboratory.
- Alongside the focus subject introduction, Mathe-Basiskompetenzen are mandatory, and additional MINT subjects can be tried.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International university entrance qualification | The MINTRO page provided does not publish specific international-entry academic requirements or equivalency rules. Use the University of Potsdam’s general international admissions guidance for the relevant study level and follow the documentation requirements shown in the official MINTRO application/registration process. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry / Chemistry-related school background | Direct match | The official MINTRO description for “Chemie plus MINTRO” states that students learn chemistry fundamentals and gain early laboratory experience. Specific subject prerequisites for international applicants are not published on the provided MINTRO page. |
Language requirements
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| TestAS | not_required |
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | December 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 15, 2027 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Choose your MINT focus subject (Schwerpunktfach)
For MINTRO, prospective students first choose a MINT focus subject (Schwerpunktfach) and enroll in it. For Chemie plus MINTRO, this corresponds to the chemistry focus subject.
Follow the official application/registration period for your intake
The program page publishes separate application/registration time windows depending on whether your focus subject is admission-restricted or not.
Complete the enrollment/registration steps as instructed by the university
The program page indicates that some focus subjects use an application window, while others use enrollment (Einschreibung) within a defined period. Follow the official university instructions linked from the program site for the correct process.