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

Starting your studies: winter semester 2026/27

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Prof. Dr. Karsten Krauskopf, Portrait aus dem Jahr 2025

Prof. Dr Karsten Krauskopf to become Vice-President for Research and Knowledge Transfer

Safeguarding academic communities and fostering freedom for innovation

Even more skills and 3 ECTS credits

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Dates

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12/10
Updates for Moodle administrators
11:00 – 12:30
Location: Online
14/10
10:00 – 13:00
Location: Online
14/10
10:00 – 13:00
Location: Main Building Foyer
13/10 – 14/10
Present your research with clarity and confidence
09:00 – 17:00

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Save the date: Writing Night for FHP Students on the 29rd of October 2026

In October, the Student Counselling Services and the University Library at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are once again organising the "Writing Night" - an opportunity for concentrated writing and networking.

Transfer
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InNoWest Exploratory Tour of the LAGA Site – Preparations for Participation in 2027

Transferort Wittenberge Centre opened its doors for two days to all InNoWest research assistants. As well as workshops on structuring results, process reflection and planning for the long-term continuation of InNoWest projects, the programme also included a visit to the LAGA site, which is currently…

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Prof Dr Karsten Krauskopf is to Become Vice-President for Research and Transfer at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

On the 1st of October, Prof Dr Karsten Krauskopf will succeed Prof Dr-Ing Peter Heisig as Vice-President for Research and Transfer. Krauskopf’s term of office will see the implementation of the recently granted right to award doctorates for universities of applied sciences in Brandenburg. He…

Study & Teaching
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From Professorial Recruitment to University: Apply Now for the Advancement Scholarship

The advancement scholarship supports experienced professionals in their first university degree programme: full-time or part-time, regardless of income and without age limit. Applications are still possible until 1st of June 2026.

Shape the FHP of tomorrow

With the Freiraum project, a comprehensive reform process for organisational development is taking place at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam until 2028. 

The aim is to improve internal structures, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and use resources more efficiently. 

The University Day 2025 was an important step: over 100 participants discussed specific approaches for a sustainable organisational structure. 

All details and results can be found online on the project page.

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.