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The study of the future: Digitisation is now.

XU Study for all explorers, digital rebels and brilliant cross-thinkers.

You want a degree program that is more than just theory? You want to be at the forefront of digital transformation, get to know latest developments first-hand, understand and try them out? We offer you the “Big Picture”, with which you can grasp the entire context of our digital future. During your studies at XU Exponential University you will gain insights into the latest digital developments and can exchange ideas with leading experts from the digital industry. 

Let’s make your ideas come true.

Innovations require a creative mind – and the courage to think outside the box. We support you in this. At XU, just a stone’s throw away from Berlin, your ideas will be supported and turned into reality.

Let’s discover learning in a new way.

Boring lectures in overcrowded lecture halls are no longer up to date. We focus on innovative learning concepts with practical experience. Studying at the XU in Potsdam means gaining practical experience.

Let’s learn with and from the best.

Our global network of experts gives you useful knowledge along the way. Leading practitioners from corporations, start-ups, technology, business and research prepare you optimally for your next step – your job.

Your studies. Your future. At XU.

 

Study digitization: The future is in your hands.

Choose one of five Bachelor’s and four Master’s programes that will not only make you fit for today, but also for tomorrow and the future. Full-time studies or part-time studies in digitization? XU in Potsdam is offering you both. Whether on campus or by using additional digital learning units – at XU you can study when, how and where you want.

XU Expontential University Potsdam: Overview of our study programs

Studying something with digitalisation? No way! Our following degree programmes at XU Exponential University prepare you perfectly for the future. Learn to understand and control digital processes and how to launch innovative business models and develop digital solutions. Your goal: to join the global players and put companies on the road to success digitally. Your studies: just right for you!

Your future. Your decision.

You successfully completed your studies at XU? What’s next? That is when our job guarantee comes in. We connect you with potential employers and thus provide you with a stepping stone into your future. What are you waiting for? Apply for your dream degree course and lay the foundation for a promising career.  Apply for your dream degree course and lay the foundation for a promising career. Your degree in digitization in Potsdam awaits you.

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General admission requirements

Are you interested in studying at the XU? Then let´s go for the future!

If you meet the following requirements and have passed our admission procedure, you are in.

Studies without university entrance qualification

Even if you do not have a university entrance qualification, you can still study at XU Exponential University under certain conditions. This applies in particular if you are professionally qualified and have completed certain further training courses.

You and XU- we fit together when you:

 

have passed an advanced training course in accordance with the provisions of the Crafts Code (German: Handwerksordnung), the Vocational Training Act (German: Berufsausbildungsgesetz) or comparable federal or state regulations

or

have completed a technical school education at a state or state-recognised technical school within the meaning of § 28 of the School Act (German: Schulgesetz) or a comparable education in another federal state 

or

have completed at least two years of vocational training in a profession similar to the one you are aiming for and regulated by federal or state law and have worked in the learned profession for at least three years

or

have successfully completed one year at a higher education institution (usually two university semesters) in another german federal state due to a professional qualification.

Language skills

For admission to a course of study at XU Exponential University, you have to proof good knowledge of English, as all courses are in English. In addition, you have the option to study abroad for a semester (full-time bachelor) or a few weeks (summer school, part-time bachelor, master), which requires intermediate English language skills. For studying at the XU at least level  B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required and needs to be proved my a recognised certificate.

Bachelor admission requirements

You will need to submit the following documents to apply for a bachelor’s degree in digitalisation

General qualification for university entrance

School Leaving Certificate (equivalent to German „Abitur“) or

Certificate of completion of a Technical Secondary School (equivalent to German „Fachabitur“) or

Subject related university entrance qualification

Vocational diploma + Completed vocational education

Certificate from an upper trade school in combination with the completion of an apprenticeship (at least two years) (Equivalent to the German “Höhere Handelsschule” and “Berufsausbildung”) or

Entrance qualification for a technical secondary school + Internship

Certificate of technical secondary school in combination with an approved internship (at least one year). (Equivalent to the German Fachoberschulreife + gymnasiale Oberstufe + Praktikum) or

Other

Certificates that allow admission for universities of applied sciences

Application for a bachelor’s degree

You will need to submit the following documents to apply for a bachelor’s degree in digitalisation

Higher education entrance qualification or equivalent

Notarized certificate of general higher education entrance qualification, subject-related higher education entrance qualification or higher technical education entrance qualification or a comparable foreign qualification.

Further certificates and evidence

If you have other proof, they can help you with your application.

Master admission requirements

You will need to submit the following documents in order to apply for your Master’s program at XU Exponential University in Potsdam

Academic degree

Notarized diploma verifying the completion of a previous academic degree (bachelor, diploma, magister, etc.) with at least 180 ECTS CP for consecutive master’s programs and 240 ECTS CP for advancing master’s program.

Comparable financial statements

In the case of a university degree obtained abroad, the relevant documents need to be provided in German or English and must be certified by an officially accredited translation agency.

Master’s Program in Digitalisation: Special Requirements

For admission to a course of study, you must demonstrate specific language skills in English. Furthermore, you will be studying abroad for a few weeks (summer school), which requires intermediate English language skills. This means that you need at least a C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A recognized certificate is required to prove that you have the necessary language skills. Additionally, we can arrange German classes, if needed.

Digital Business

The degree must have been earned in a subject that is essential for the master’s program, such as business administration or business informatics. Applicants from other courses of study can have the equivalence of their studies checked within the framework of an individual case examination.

Digital Transformation Management

The degree must have been earned in a subject that is essential for the master’s program, such as business administration or business informatics. Applicants from other courses of study can have the equivalence of their studies checked within the framework of an individual case examination. The course of study must have taught the central academic content for the master’s program “Digital Transformation Management” in the field of business administration in the amount of 30 ECTS CP. hese are Human Resources, in particular personnel recruitment and development, organization/organizational development, accounting, investment and financing, marketing, quantitative methods, leadership, project managementIn addition, applicants must provide proof of at least three years of responsible professional activity relevant to the course of study (e.g. certificate, reference, employer’s certificate).

Data Science

The degree must have been obtained in a subject that is essential for the Master’s program, such as Data Science/Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Information Systems or Economics.

Application for a master’s degree

You will need to submit the following documents to apply for a master’s degree in digitisation.

Academic degree

Notarized certificate of your first academic degree (e.g. a bachelor’s degree)

Curriculum vitae

Optional curriculum vitae in tabular form including educational background, professional career, internships, language and other relevant knowledge.

Further certificates and evidence

Further certificates and verifications, such as in the case of an advancing master’s degree course: proof of at least three years’ professional experience.

Your future. Your studies. Your job.

You successfully completed your studies? What’s next? That is when our job guarantee comes in for you. We connect you with potential employers and thus provide you whith a springboard into your future. What are you waiting for? Apply for your dream degree course and lay the foundation for a promising career. What are you waiting for? Apply for your dream degree course and lay the foundation for a promising career. Your degree in digitization in Potsdam awaits you.

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