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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InNoWest Exploratory Tour of the LAGA Site – Preparations for Participation in 2027
Transferort Wittenberge Centre opened its doors for two days to all InNoWest research assistants. As well as workshops on structuring results, process reflection and planning for the long-term continuation of InNoWest projects, the programme also included a visit to the LAGA site, which is currently…
Webinar: Dark Romance – Books we Can’t (and Mustn’t) Ignore
As a subgenre of ‘Young Adult’, ‘Dark Romance’ has been flooding the book market for some time now. Why is it so popular with young people? What is it about these books that holds such a fascination, particularly for young women, and what risks do they pose?
Webinar: Self-Care and Warning Signs in Everyday Working Life: Understanding and Improving Mental Health
Mental strain has long been part of everyday working life – particularly in public libraries and archives, which are often faced with staff shortages, pressure from the public and high expectations. But how can I recognise early warning signs in myself and within my team? And how can I look after…
Prof Dr Karsten Krauskopf is to Become Vice-President for Research and Transfer at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
On the 1st of October, Prof Dr Karsten Krauskopf will succeed Prof Dr-Ing Peter Heisig as Vice-President for Research and Transfer. Krauskopf’s term of office will see the implementation of the recently granted right to award doctorates for universities of applied sciences in Brandenburg. He…