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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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Videoinstallation der Ausstellung Xingú Entangled
Design
Research

Press release

Indigenous lifeworlds as an interactive video installation in Rio de Janeiro

Results from the research project Amazonia as a Future Laboratory of the Ethnological Museum, the Institute for Museum Research and the Ibero-American Institute of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation in cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, the Botanical Garden Berlin…

Photo of the wooden stall of the church in Gängelow
CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE
Study & Teaching

Press release

FHP student discovers oldest choir stalls in Germany

The choir stalls of the village church in Gägelow are the oldest choir stalls in Germany, according to research by Lea Morath, a Master's student of conservation and restoration at Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, and building historian and dendrologist Tilo Schöfbek. The sensational find…

Illustration für den Ideenwettbewerb InNoWest, Gehirn dargestellt als Apfel mit Ideen als Früchteit
Research & Transfer
Transfer

Press release

InNoWest: Ideas for sustainable digitisation projects wanted!

The research and innovation project "InNoWest - Simply do it! Sustainable and digital together in North and West Brandenburg" is looking for project ideas in the field of sustainable digitalisation. Selected proposals will then be implemented. The competition is aimed at local authorities, civil…

Studentin lernt in der Bibliothek der FH Potsdam
Student Counselling Service Library Social and Educational Sciences CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE Civil Engineering Design Information Sciences
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News

Registration for the Long Night of Writing is now open for FHP students

Register now for 18th of April and benefit from the "Long Night of Writing"! The student counselling service and the library of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are once again offering the opportunity to advance your own writing project with input lectures and the chance to concentrate on…

Events

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CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE, Research & Transfer Presentation/Lecture
24/04/2024, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
The Heat of the Future comes from the Earth – Practical Examples and Empirical Values for Geothermal Energy
Zielgruppe: University members, Public
Location: Hybrid
CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE, Research & Transfer, Further Education Exhibition
27–27/04/2024
Reception
Zielgruppe: Professional audience, University members, Lecturers, Employees, Students, Public, Prospective students
Peter-Behrens-Bau | Lichthalle
CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE, Student Counselling Service Info Event
10/05/2024, 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Zielgruppe: Public, Prospective students
Location: OnlineRoom Zoom (online)
Start-up Service, Social and Educational Sciences, CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE, Civil Engineering, Design, Information Sciences Workshop
23/05/2024, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
Workshop Life Design
Zielgruppe: University members, Students, Public
Location: House 1Room 3.07.