With 21,000 students and seven faculties, the University of Potsdam, founded in 1991, is the largest university in Brandenburg. At the same time, it is the only teacher-training facility in the State.
The Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane (MHB) is a state-approved university in public and non-profit ownership. It stands for innovative teaching
concepts and the combination of research, teaching and medical care.
The Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg combines outstanding international research with forward-looking teaching. Its key focuses are: the environment, energy, materials, construction, health and ICT.