The civil engineering department has been training young people to become civil engineers for over 30 years. In addition to the quality of the education with manageable group sizes, our students always emphasise the personal atmosphere and closeness to the professors. The department has 7 laboratories that are used for research and study. In addition to the regular full-time degree programmes, you can also choose between three dual degree programmes. Five bachelor's and two master's degree programmes – the civil engineering department offers a wide range of study content. The three dual study programmes in particular are uniquely practical in their cooperation with regional economic players. The department has 7 laboratories which are used for study and research.
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Degree Programmes at the Civil Engineering Department
More coursesAre you interested in one of our degree programmes? Find out more about the content of the programme, the course of study and the application process on the page of your desired programme.
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Building Conservation and Construction Work on Existing Buildings (MEng) | German | Summer semester | 15.12. – 15.01. (admission restricted)* * Only students for study track 3 are admitted in the summer semester. |
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Civil Engineering (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
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Civil Engineering - Infrastructure Systems (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
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Civil Engineering - Infrastructure Systems dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/06 (free of admission) |
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Civil Engineering - Urban Water Management dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/06 (free of admission) |
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Civil Engineering dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/0 – 15/06 (free of admission) |
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Ing•Bau: Preservation and Construction Work in Structural Engineering (MSc) | German | Summer semester, Winter semester | 15/12 – 15/02 and 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
Campus Specialists
The campus specialists are students at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and offer insights into everyday student life with their podcasts, campus talks and events.
Shari and Felix are campus specialists in the Civil Engineering Department. Among other things, they report on what they like about their respective degree programs, why the degree program is the right choice for them and how they imagine their own future.
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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.
Retrospective
Review of the Potsdam Science Day 2025
On the 10th of May, 2025, the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP) once again took part in the 11th Potsdam Science Day with its FHP Mobile. At Research Camp A in the Potsdam Science Park, the Department of Civil Engineering demonstrated how sustainable cold recycling can be used in road…
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Civil Engineering student Friederike Horbrügger exhibits art installation in the Neue Nationalgalerie under her artist name Rike Horb
Friederike Horbrügger, a student on the Civil Engineering bachelor's degree programme, is taking part in the "Festival of Future Nows" at the Neue Nationalgalerie from the 31st of October to the 2nd of November, 2025 under her artist name Rike Horb.
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Germany Scholarships awarded to 26 students
In the 2025/26 funding period, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is awarding 26 Germany Scholarships to particularly committed and high-achieving students. The scholarship holders receive 300 euros per month for one year. Since the start of the funding programme, the university - together with…
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More eventsFHP Connect events for international students in the winter semester 2025/26
Work@Heart: Open Consultation Hour for Career Guidance
Your "digital traces" in science: recognising and protecting data tracking
Supporting structures made from rediscovered and further developed building materials
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