Stromstraße 3b 10555 Berlin Germany
International Psychoanalytic University Berlin
The International Psychoanalytic University Berlin (IPU Berlin) is a private, non-profit university located in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2009, the university focuses on psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, and social sciences, offering specialized education and research in understanding human behavior and mental processes.
IPU Berlin was established to promote psychoanalysis as an academic discipline within psychology and the social sciences. The university integrates scientific research, clinical practice, and interdisciplinary studies to help students understand psychological processes in social and cultural contexts.
The university offers bachelor’s and master’s programs mainly in psychology and related fields. Examples include:
BSc Psychology PLUS – foundational psychology education
MA Psychology – Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
MA Psychology (English track)
MA Psychology – Organization, Transformation & Society
MA Leadership and Consulting
MA Interdisciplinary Psychosis Therapy
These programs combine theoretical knowledge with practical training in clinical and social psychology.
Research at IPU Berlin focuses on areas such as:
Psychotherapy and clinical psychology
Psychoanalytic theory
Cultural and social psychology
Mental health and psychotherapy research
Transformation processes in society
The university encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, combining psychology with fields like sociology, cultural studies, and philosophy.
IPU Berlin provides modern facilities that support both research and practical training, including:
A psychotherapeutic university outpatient clinic for patient treatment and research
Laboratories and research facilities such as an EEG lab
A specialized psychology library and study spaces
Students can gain real clinical experience by participating in diagnostic procedures and psychotherapy practice during their studies.
Graduates of IPU Berlin pursue careers in various fields such as:
Clinical psychology and psychotherapy
Mental health counseling
Academic research and teaching
Social work and community services
Organizational psychology and consulting
Many graduates continue their studies in doctoral programs or professional psychotherapy training.
