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Studying at the University of Applied Sciences, Living in Potsdam

Studierende sitzen neben blühenden Bäumen auf einer Grünfläche der FH Potsdam

In addition to a full timetable, the topics of living, leisure and relaxation are also part of everyday life at the university. We have compiled useful information for you on living and housing in Potsdam, participation opportunities at the university as well as university sports. In our job and internship exchange, you can find the job that suits you and your studies.

Dates

More events
Inaugural Lecture
08/12/2025, 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Inaugural lecture by Prof Andrij Kutnyi

Target audience: University members, Public
Location: House DRoom 0.11
Workshop
09/12/2025, 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm

Which legal form is the right one for my self-employment?

Target audience: University members, Lecturers, Employees, Students
Location: OnlineRoom via Zoom
Workshop
11/12/2025, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

Inclusive and non-discriminatory working environment

Target audience: University members, Students
Location: House 1Room 3.07

Offers

Library

The main building houses the academic library of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam with extensive analogue and digital offerings for all departments. Numerous (computer) workstations are available for your use.

Eating & drinking on campus

In the main building of the FHP you will find our canteen and the Coffee Nerds cafeteria.

The current canteen menu with information on allergens and ingredients is available online. With the Campus.Card you can eat at discounted student prices. The Coffee Nerds offer a changing lunch menu, snacks and hot drinks. Payment is possible in cash or by debit card. Current offers can be found on the Coffee Nerds Instagram channel

Coffee and drinks are also available in the Casino (House 17). You will also find bakeries, snack bars and restaurants in the neighbourhood.

Student self-administration

The interests of the students are represented by the general student committee (AStA) and the student councils of the departments. Every student can get involved in these bodies and actively shape the university.

Job and internship exchange

In our job and internship exchange you will find current job advertisements from employers from the region and beyond – suitable for your degree programme. The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam also regularly offers jobs directly at the university.

News

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Campus life

News

New FHP merch - only for a short time!

During the "Merchandise for the FHP!" project week, design students dedicated themselves to the design, staging and presentation of new merchandise. The result is two motifs for the FHP and one motif for the Department of Design.

Campus life

News

Recognisable from afar: implementation of the new orientation system starts on campus

The first signs of better orientation are now visible on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Planning and design took place on site with students and staff under the direction of Prof Christina Poth. The involvement of the university community was crucial to the development.

Campus life

Retrospective

FHP children design their own (non-fiction) books

Every holiday workshop organised by the FAMteam has a special theme, which is prepared with a great deal of dedication and creativity. Last summer holiday workshop took a completely new direction - no less imaginative, but with a special focus: under the title "On your marks, get set, go - let's…

Campus life

News

Portrait of the FHP development organisation in the PNN newspaper

In the series "Potsdamer Vereine stellen sich vor" (Potsdam associations introduce themselves), the Potsdamer Neueste Nachrichten newspaper has portrayed the FH Potsdam Supporters’ Association.