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University of Applied Sciences Potsdam – Interdisciplinary & Familiar

Der Campus im Sommer

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP) was founded in 1991 and is located in the north of Potsdam. The range of subjects includes information science, engineering, socio-cultural and design courses. In addition, there is a broad portfolio of transfer and continuing education programs. As an employer, the university offers attractive employment opportunities and development prospects.

1991
founded
3.600
Students
200
Lecturers
over 30
Study Degree Programs

Shaping the world of tomorrow is what we are working on in teaching, practice and research. We offer inspiring learning, diversity and interdisciplinarity at a family university.

Prof. Dr. Eva-Schmitt-Rodermund
President of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

Departments & degree programs of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

Social and Educational Sciences

Department 1 was the first department at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and is also the largest department with approximately 1,000 students.

City| Building| Culture

The different courses of study and focal points of Department 2 are interlinked by a cultural and (cultural) design claim. 

Civil Engineering

Faculty 3 has been training young people as civil engineers for over 30 years and has seven laboratories that are used for research and study.

Design

Department 4 is characterized by the close integration of its interface, communication and product design and European media studies programs.

Information Sciences

Department 5 is known for its study concept of partially integrative training of archivists, librarians and documentalists - also called the "Potsdam Model". 

Degree Programs

Find out more about our more than 30 bachelor's and master's degree programs and the various study options – from full-time face-to-face studies to dual degree programs and part-time programs.

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Online Survey by the Studierendenwerk: Feedback on Student Finance Services

Take part in the Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg survey now until the 9th of June 2025 − with a chance to win canteen vouchers.

Transfer

Press release

Präsenzstelle Luckenwalde ausgezeichnet beim Deutschen Coworking Preis 2025

Die Präsenzstelle Luckenwalde wurde vom Bundesverband Coworking Spaces Deutschland e. V. (BVCS) mit dem 2. Platz in der Kategorie „Coworking Space im ländlichen oder suburbanen Raum“ ausgezeichnet. Zusätzlich war die Präsenzstelle Luckenwalde in der Kategorie „Bester kommunaler oder öffentlich…

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Understanding Dementia. A Series of Workshops for Family Carers.

The FAMteam's series of workshops on the topic of "Caring for relatives" is being expanded to include a free, external programme. Find out everything you need to know about dementia and how you can deal with your family members appropriately.

Further education

Press release

New training programme: Data management for non-profit organisations

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP) is expanding its continuing education programme with an innovative format for the non-profit sector: the new part-time course "Data Management in Non-Profit Organisations" will start in the winter semester 2025/26. The course is aimed specifically at…

Events

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Info Event
24/05/2025, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Open Day at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

Zielgruppe: Public, Prospective students
Location: Campus
Info Event
24/05/2025, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Building Culture Day 2025 at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

Zielgruppe: University members, Public, Prospective students
Info Event
03/06/2025, 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm

Cultural Funding: Zoom Information Evening on the 12th of September

Zielgruppe: University members, Public
Location: Online
Presentation/Lecture
03/06/2025, 6.00 pm – 8.30 pm

Event Series "Bunte Aussichten" by the Student Collective perspektiv;wechsel

"A Million" – film screening followed by a discussion with the director & Kilian Bruns
Zielgruppe: Employees, Students, Public
Location: House 17 / Casino