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 2024/25. On this page you will find all the important information you need for the start of your degree programme.

The semester starts on 30th of September 2024 for all programmes. The enrolment ceremony and orientation events will take place afterwards. 
However, some courses start at the end of September (see Start of studies in detail). 

Banner mit "Willkommen zuhause!" Schriftzug und Luftballons

Matriculation ceremony

On the 30th of September 2024, the matriculation ceremony will take place at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.
President Prof. Dr. Eva Schmitt-Rodermund and other members of the University Board will welcome you at the ceremony. Take the opportunity to get to know students from other departments who will accompany you during your studies. Participation in the ceremony is voluntary, but offers an ideal setting to start the semester together.
In addition to the event on campus it will be also held online in ms teams. 

Due to limited seating, one ticket per student only.
Registration here

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 →

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Systems and Urban Water Management

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 →

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 →

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.

With the Campus.card you can eat in the Potsdam canteens (Mensa) at reduced student prices. Information on the daily specials and allergens can be found on the menu of the individual canteen.

Semesterticket Germany

Please note: Your semester ticket is only valid from 1 October 2024 onwards.

For the introductory events on Monday, 30 September 2024 and attendance events in some degree programmes starting at the end of September, you will need to purchase a regular ticket for public transport to get to the campus.

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