Start of Studies

Lampion-Girlande auf dem Campus der FH Potsdam

We look forward to welcoming you to Potsdam University of Applied Sciences for the winter semester 2025/26. On this page you will find all the important information about starting your degree programme.

Start of studies in detail

Please check the start page of your degree programme or department for upcoming dates. It is worth attending all introductory events. A look at your university emails before you start your studies is also recommended.

Social and Educational Sciences

Social Work, Social Work | Dual-Digital (BA) and Early Childhood Education

To the study start page of the degree programme →

CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE

Architecture and Urban Design
To the study start page of the degree programme →

Conservation and Restoration 
To the study start page of the degree programme →

Cultural Work
To the study start page of the degree programme →

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Systems and Urban Water Management

To the study start page of the degree programme →

Design

Product Design, Communication Design and Interface Design

To the study start page of the department →

Information Sciences

Archival Sciences, Library Sciences and Information Studies

To the study start page of the department →

International Office

Welcome and Orientation Day for International Students

To the Welcome and Orientation Days →

Grafik mit Luftballons zur Immatrikulationsfeier und Schriftzug "Willkommen zuhause!"

Matriculation ceremony

On 1st of October 2025, the central matriculation ceremony will take place at the beginning of your studies at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences. President Prof. Dr Eva Schmitt-Rodermund and other members of the university college will welcome you in a festive ceremony. Take the opportunity to get to know students from other departments and committees who will accompany you during your studies.

Participation is voluntary. Places in the lecture theatre are limited. Tickets can be booked from 22nd of September.

More info & ticket booking

Semesterticket Germany

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

For the introductory events, which take place at the end of September, you will need to purchase a regular ticket for public transport to get to campus.

Useful tips for starting your studies

You have your Campus.Account for the WIFI, your email address and other electronic services of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. The access data will be sent to you by post with your Campus.Card.

WLAN
You can access the WIFI network eduroam on the entire campus.

Mail
Please check your new university mailbox regularly. To do so, log in to mail.fh-potsdam.de with your Campus.Account. We recommend adding the mail address to your mail programme. You can find instructions here.

The library in the main building offers literature as well as rooms for smaller seminars and group work. To use it, you must bring your own lock to store your bag. Your ID is your Campus.Card.

 

The central contact point for questions and concerns regarding the administration of the study period is the study and examination service. For example, if the Campus.Card is on strike, leave of absence semesters are requested or there are questions about certificates.

The student counselling service helps with individual questions about study-related decisions. Here you can get help with motivation or organisational problems or other difficulties concerning your studies.

You can find further offers in the direct entry for students.

Where can you get coffee and lunch? 

In the main building of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam - there you will find our canteen and the Coffee Nerds cafeteria. 

Canteen (Mensa)

You can find the current menu with information on allergens, ingredients and opening hours on the website of the respective canteen. With the Campus.Card you can eat at discounted student prices.

Coffee Nerds 

The Coffee Nerds cafeteria offers a changing lunch menu as well as a selection of hot drinks and snacks. Payment is possible in cash or by debit card. You can find information about the current offer on the Coffee Nerds Instagram channel.

Casino 

Coffee and other drinks are also available in the Casino in House 17.

Studierende sitzen vor der Mensa in der Sonne

Getting to know the university and Potsdam

Come by and discover the sights of Potsdam or meet for a coffee in the city centre. We would also like to invite you to take a look at the campus. Feel free to sit down at the Casino, the student pub on campus, and exchange ideas with students. Or come to the campus garden, a green community project in the middle of campus.

Get to know campus life

Contact

Maria Bütof

Staff member Student Counselling Service