Studying at the FHP, Living in 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.
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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 MA'NA Arabic Café.
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 MA'NA offers a changing selection of lunch dishes as well as a range of snacks and hot drinks. You can pay in cash or by debit card. You can find the latest offers on MA'NA’s 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.
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Calisthenics Facility Officially Opened on the FHP Campus
After just a few weeks of construction, the calisthenics facility on our FHP campus was officially opened on the 30th of June 2026 by our University Sports Officer, Elias Pflaumbaum and our Deputy Head of Administration, Katrhin Fischer.
University of Applied Sciences Potsdam launches a project on student health management in partnership with Techniker Krankenkasse
The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam has launched the FHP Health and Well Being Project “FHPgesund 2.0” in collaboration with Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), which will run until 31th of May 2029. The aim of the project is to specifically promote and sustainably improve the health and wellbeing…
ZDF Investigates in Havelland - and the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Plays Along!
On the 9th of May 2026, the "Havelland-Krimi" will start on ZDF - if you can't wait, you can already peek into the ZDF Mediathek.
Extension of the Social Fund Statutes: more Support for Students with Child(ren)
From the summer semester 2026, it will be possible to receive full or partial reimbursement of additional costs from study-related use of the FAMteam's childcare services due to a change in the social fund statutes.