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Shape the world of tomorrow

Study, research and work at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

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CHE University Ranking

The FHP impresses in the field of architecture and civil engineering.

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23/05/2025, 7.00 pm

4th Brandenburg Science Slam

Zielgruppe: University members, Public
Präsenzstelle Luckenwalde
Info Event
24/05/2025, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Building Culture Day 2025 at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

Zielgruppe: University members, Public, Prospective students
Info Event
24/05/2025, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Open Day at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

Zielgruppe: Public, Prospective students
Location: Campus
Info Event
26/05/2025

Consultation Hours Company Doctor

Zielgruppe: University members
Location: House 2Room 017
Buchstaben FHP als Sitzgelegenheit
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Shape the FHP of tomorrow

With the "FHP 2.0" project, the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is launching a comprehensive reform process to make its organisational structures fit for the future.

The aim is to optimise internal structures, strengthen interdisciplinary cooperation and use resources more efficiently in order to lay the foundations for long-term and successful further development by 2028.

You can find out more about the content and progress of the project on the project page.

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Course catalogue as an app!

The VVZ app gives you a quick overview of your department's courses directly on your smartphone. It's that easy:

  1. Open link in smartphone: https://vvz.fh-potsdam.de
  2. Save the app
  3. Select your department and off you go!

Departments & Degree Programmes at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

For 30 years, the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam has offered a diverse range of courses with a personal working atmosphere in the departments of Social and Educational Sciences, CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE, Civil Engineering, Design as well as Information Sciences.

Social and Educational Sciences

Department 1 was the first department at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and is also the largest department with approximately 1,000 students.

CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE

The various degree programmes and focal points of department 2 are interlinked via a cultural and (cultural) design claim.

Civil Engineering

Department 3 has been training young people to become civil engineers for 25 years and has seven laboratories that are used for research and study.

Design

Characteristic of department 4 is the close integration of its degree programmes in Interface, Communication and Product Design and European Media Studies.

Information Sciences

Department 5 is known for its study concept of partially integrative training of archivists, librarians and information managers – also called the "Potsdam Model".

Degree Programmes

Find out about our more than 30 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes and the various study options – from full-time face-to-face studies to dual degree programmes and part-time programmes.

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Online Survey by the Studierendenwerk: Feedback on Student Finance Services

Take part in the Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg survey now until the 9th of June 2025 − with a chance to win canteen vouchers.

Transfer

Press release

Präsenzstelle Luckenwalde ausgezeichnet beim Deutschen Coworking Preis 2025

Die Präsenzstelle Luckenwalde wurde vom Bundesverband Coworking Spaces Deutschland e. V. (BVCS) mit dem 2. Platz in der Kategorie „Coworking Space im ländlichen oder suburbanen Raum“ ausgezeichnet. Zusätzlich war die Präsenzstelle Luckenwalde in der Kategorie „Bester kommunaler oder öffentlich…

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Understanding Dementia. A Series of Workshops for Family Carers.

The FAMteam's series of workshops on the topic of "Caring for relatives" is being expanded to include a free, external programme. Find out everything you need to know about dementia and how you can deal with your family members appropriately.

Further education

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New training programme: Data management for non-profit organisations

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP) is expanding its continuing education programme with an innovative format for the non-profit sector: the new part-time course "Data Management in Non-Profit Organisations" will start in the winter semester 2025/26. The course is aimed specifically at…