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.
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 25 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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Social Robotic Lab: University of Applied Sciences Potsdam researches the future of human-robot interaction
A pioneering research project in the field of human-robot interaction is being launched at the Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam under the direction of Prof. Dr Frank Heidmann, Research Professor for Design of Software Interfaces. Funded by the European Regional…
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New seminars on occupational health management and generation management in social organisations
The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is expanding its continuing education programme and is now introducing two new seminars designed specifically for professionals in social institutions. The seminars were developed under the direction of Prof. Dr. Birgit Wiese and are dedicated to the…
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Leo Blohm is the new student vice president of the FH Potsdam
Potsdam University of Applied Sciences has a new student vice president: Leo Jacob Blohm has taken up the post for the 2024/2025 winter semester. The 24-year-old student will represent the interests of students in the university management for one year. Blohm succeeds Luisa Vallbracht, who has held…