University of Applied Sciences Potsdam – Interdisciplinary & Familiar
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.
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.
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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IT Services Restricted as a Precaution (as of 21st of October, 5:00 pm)
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Student Entry Survey 2026 (20/10 - 10/11/2026)
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Webinar: Language Education and Literacy Acquisition – The Library as a Key Player in Family Education
How can children’s language development be encouraged in creative ways, and what role do public libraries play in this? Pia Löber-Wille, a literature educator and owner of “Wörter.Wunder.Welten”, explored these and other questions during a three-hour webinar organised by the Brandenburg Specialist…
FHP Deutschlandstipendium Awarded to 28 Students
28 students at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam will receive the FHP Deutschlandstipendium during the 2026/27 funding period. University President Prof Dr Eva Schmitt-Rodermund awarded the scholarships on the 14th of October 2026 as part of the event "Ein Tag mit 360° ZUKUNFT“.