Staff Units & Central Facilities
At a Glance
Library
The academic library organises the analogue and digital media and information supply for all departments of the university.
Start-up Service and Management Qualifications
The FHP Entrepreneurship School & Start-up Service offers students, alumni and employees advice, coaching and networking services on the topic of start-ups.
University Communication
The Office of University Communications is responsible for press and public relations work as well as editing the university's central website.
University Planning & Development
The Office of University Planning & Development (HPE) bundles all strategic topics for the further development of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.
International Office
The International Office is the first point of contact for international matters.
Legal Adviser/Legal Advice
Volker Bley advises the university on legal matters.
Research and Transfer Unit
The Research and Transfer Unit provides support in the preparation and implementation of research and transfer projects, among other things.
Studies and Teaching Unit
The Studies and Teaching Unit (ZESL) supports the faculties and the responsible bodies of the university in carrying out their tasks in studying and teaching.
Further Education Unit
The Further Education Unit (ZEW) offers academic continuing education in addition to the undergraduate degree programmes at the FHP.
News
More news
From Professorial Recruitment to University: Apply Now for the Advancement Scholarship
The advancement scholarship supports experienced professionals in their first university degree programme: full-time or part-time, regardless of income and without age limit. Applications are still possible until 1st of June 2026.
Register now: Writing Night for FHP Students on the 23rd of April 2026
In April, the Student Counselling Services and the University Library at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are once again organising the "Writing Night" - an opportunity for concentrated writing and networking.
Prof Dr Helga Schmid becomes the new Dean of the Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
On 1 April 2026, Prof. Dr Helga Schmid, Professor of Design Theory and Design Research, will take over the four-year position of Dean in the Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. She succeeds Prof Wiebke Loeper, Professor of Photography.
Two Work/Office Spaces Near the FHP
In the shared office of the design studio "woven", two inexpensive workplaces for FHP members will become available from the 1st of April 2026.