Start of studies at the Civil Engineering Department

Welcome to the beginning of the semester at the civil engineering departemtn 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.

For all first semester students!

Your studies begin on 29th of September 2025. The introductory events of the Department of Civil Engineering, from 29/09 to 02/10/2025, are mandatory for all newly enrolled students and ensure that you get off to a good start. The program follows.

Deutschlandsemesterticket

Please note: Your semester ticket is only valid from 1st of October 2025.

For the introductory events on Monday, 29/09/2025 and attendance events in some degree programs from the end of September 2025, you will need to purchase a regular ticket for public transport to get to campus.

Bridge course in mathematics for Bachelor's degree programmes

In the mathematics bridge course, you take a look at the basics of mathematics and can refresh and deepen your knowledge of functions, equations and geometry. The course consists of an online self-study course and a classroom component.

Bridge course period

15/09 - 26/09/2025
CW 38, 15/09 - 19/09/2025 Online videos, independent work on the tasks (online)
CW 39, 22/09 - 26/09/2025 Face-to-face events at the FHP

Start at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

You can find general information about starting your studies at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam on the central start-of-studies page. Here, the student counselling service has compiled many useful hints and tips for you.

Information on the start of studies