It was founded in 2009 by the "Gesellschaft zur Förderung der universitären Psychoanalyse mbH" (Limited Liability Society to Promote University Psychoanalysis), initiated by Christa Rohde-Dachser and Jürgen Körner.

Over the years, IPU Berlin has expanded its academic portfolio to include undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between psychoanalysis, psychology, cultural studies, and the social sciences.

Today, IPU Berlin continues to foster an international and research-oriented approach, attracting students and scholars from diverse backgrounds who share an interest in psychoanalytic thought and its applications in modern society.

[13] In addition to the Erich Fromm Study Center, IPU Berlin engages in various research projects that explore psychoanalysis as a social science, psychotherapeutic approach, and cultural theory.

[14] Through these centers and initiatives, IPU Berlin fosters a research environment that encourages interdisciplinary dialogue and practical application, contributing significantly to the advancement of psychoanalytic knowledge and its integration into various professional fields.

These partnerships span various countries, including Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, and Turkey.