International Psychoanalytic University Berlin

Critical thinking for
a changing world

We need a psychology in action that contributes to societal transformation processes. Our master’s program teaches you to combine organisational and environmental psychology, psychodynamic approaches and critical thinking. The IPU facilitates education, further studies and research with a focus on the challenges of our contemporary world. Because psychology has to be relevant for social change.
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CHE Ranking 2025

Best Berlin university for a psychology degree.

German Science Council

Institutionally accredited and successfully reaccredited in April 2025.

Focus on psychoanalysis

Since accreditation officially the only psychoanalytic university.

Recognized by the State of Berlin

as a college with university status.

Studying Psychology in Berlin

Human-centred psychology focused on transformational processes

Humans are involved in every aspect of change/transformation. Shaping human relationships is thus a crucial part of confronting the challenges of our times.

  • Shape organisations, apply adequate leadership styles and foster purposeful work.
  • Manage the change, transform work, enable participation and creativity.
  • Create a culture in organisations which is directed to our human needs.

Organisational psychology that looks below the surface

The impact of the unconscious in organisations is often underestimated. Our psychodynamic perspective helps to recognize and discuss things that otherwise remain invisible and unspoken.

  • Combine interdisciplinarity, psychodynamic approaches and critical thinking.
  • Learn about conflict dynamics and how to communicate within organisations, with stakeholders and outside of the organisation.
  • Provide essential competencies for developing social dynamics and change processes.

Face the challenges of our contemporary world

An organisational psychology that wants to make a real difference must face today's real problems. Engaging with issues such as climate change, digitalization or different generational needs requires skills in dealing with conflicts.

  • Develop and empower yourself to a reflective socio-critical stance.
  • As a psychologist, shape how conflicts and crises are managed constructively.
  • Contribute to social and organisational futures.

Why study at the IPU?

  • PRACTICE AND RESEARCH ORIENTED

Practice and research play a central role at IPU: Our professors and lecturers have experience in research, but also often work in practice in the field and bring their knowledge into their teaching. As a result, you will become acquainted with a range of career opportunities, which you can shape yourself using the knowledge you have gained from your studies. Even during your studies there will be opportunities to get involved in research projects within organizational psychology.

  • CENTRAL WITHIN EUROPE AND CENTRAL WITHIN BERLIN

You will benefit from the IPU's partnerships with other universites in other European as well as global cities. There are options for transferring to one of our partner universities for an internship or even a whole semester. Recognizing credits works smoothly because it is contractually regulated through the partnerships.

  • SUPPORT TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

Professors and lecturers are your point of contact for all matters concering your studies. In addition, the Studies and Teaching Office and the International Office offer a great deal of flexibility in their support.