Start of Studies at the Civil Engineering Department

Studierende auf dem Campus vor Eingangstür
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Welcome to the beginning of the semester at the civil engineering department at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. For first-year students and newly enrolled students, we organise various events and activities at the start of the semester as part of the "Grundsteinlegung". We also offer a bridge course in mathematics for bachelor's degree programmes.

Orientierung & Einblicke ins Bauingenieurwesen

Bauingenieurwesen ist ein vielseitiges Berufsfeld – von der Baustelle über das Planungsbüro bis in leitende Positionen. Wer sich zur Orientierung weiter informieren möchte, findet auf der Plattform "Werde Bauingenieur:in" praxisnahe Einblicke ins Studium, Erfahrungsberichte sowie Informationen zu Jobchancen und Karrierewegen. 

Introductory events for first-semester students

Welcome to the start of the academic year at the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. For first-year students and newly enrolled students, we organize various events and activities at the start of the semester as part of the "Grundsteinlegung" (Foundation Stone Laying) event. We also offer a bridge course in mathematics for the bachelor’s degree programs.

Your programme begins on the 5th of October 2026. The Department of Civil Engineering’s orientation events, taking place from the 5th of October to the 9th of 2026, will help all newly enrolled students get off to a good start. The schedules for these orientation events will be available from September 2026.

Deutschlandsemesterticket

Please note: Your semester ticket is only valid from 1st of October 2026. 

Organizing Your Studies

All information about your daily studies can be found in the Organizing Your Studies section. There you'll find semester dates, important information about the information portal, and much more useful information.

Bridge course in mathematics for bachelor's

The Math Bridge Course will take place from 21st of September 2026 to 1st of October 2026, in two parts:

  • Week 39, 21st of September 2026 – 25th of September 2026 
    Online self-study course: Online videos, independent completion of assignments 
  • Week 40, 28th September 2026 – 1st of October 2026 
    In-person sessions at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm, in House 1 on the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam campus, Room 1.12 and 1.19
  • There will be no in-person math class on Friday, 2nd of October 2026.

This course is designed to review and refresh students' mathematical knowledge and skills. Upon completion of the course, students will have the mathematical foundation needed for successful academic study, will be able to assess their own abilities, and, if necessary, take steps to fill any gaps in their knowledge. The course consists of an online self-study component and an in-person component.