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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
über 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.

Social and Educational Sciences Department

City| Building| Culture

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

City| Building| Culture Department

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.

Civil Engineering Department

Design

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

Design Department

Information Sciences

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

Information Sciences Department

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.

Degree Programs

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Euro-Scheine aufgefächert auf einem Tisch
Student Financing
Study & Teaching

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Promoting Talent – Apply Now for Scholarships of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung!

The scholarship programme of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung is one of the 13 organisations for the promotion of talented students in Germany and provides scholarships to students and doctoral candidates from Germany and abroad, from all subjects and at all universities.

Prüfhalle mit Palmen und Prüfzylindern
Social and Educational Sciences
Research

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Call for Proposals GIF Young Scientists' Meetings

Workshop "Remembering Genocides and Violent Conflicts: Intergenerational Memory and Post-History in Contemporary Societies" for young researchers from Israel and Germany

Studierende in Teamarbeit an einer Tafel
Department of Student Affairs Student Counselling Service
Study & Teaching

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Free Study Places - Lottery Possible

Take advantage of the opportunity to study at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam in the winter semester 2023/24: For some study programs there are still free places, extended application deadlines and the option to participate in the lottery.

Girlande mit internationalen Flaggen
International Office
Study & Teaching

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Language courses for students in the winter semester 2023/2024

Learn a new language, consolidate your knowledge or prepare specifically for a stay abroad. The Volkshochschule im Bildungsforum (VHS) Potsdam offers language courses for students of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam in the winter semester 2023/24.

Events

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CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE Presentation/Lecture
2023/12/06 - 18:00
Rim turner Olfs Köchling
Zielgruppe: Professional audience, Lecturers, Employees, Students, Public
Location: House DRoom 011
CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE Presentation/Lecture
2024/01/03 - 18:00
Anne Femmer, SUMMACUMFEMMER
Zielgruppe: Professional audience, Lecturers, Employees, Students, Public
Location: House DRoom 011