If you don't know Potsdam, you might think it's kind of Berlin's little sister. But it's actually the other way round: Potsdam is considerably more magnificent and, above all, around 250 years older than Berlin. As the capital of Brandenburg, it is also a centre of politics and administration. Potsdam is an ideal place to live and study because you can concentrate on your studies while living on an idyllic island - Potsdam is actually a real island - but you can be in Berlin in less than half an hour if you want the maximum programme of culture and partying. According to some rankings, Potsdam is the best city in Germany when it comes to leisure and nature. These are ideal conditions for living and studying.