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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Stone Days 2026 at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences: symposium on stone conservation
The Steintage 2026 will take place from 12 to 14 February 2026 at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences (FHP). The symposium of the Stone Conservation Section of the Association of Conservators (VDR) offers a central forum for professional exchange on current topics and challenges in stone…
Retrospective
Successful Launch: Introduction to Business Archives in a New Cooperative Format
Practice-oriented, up to date, and well connected: The Introduction to Business Archives course was successfully launched in December 2025 as part of the new cooperation between the Association of Business Archivists (VdW) and the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. With 25 participants from…
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The Department of Social and Educational Sciences is now represented on Instagram
The Department of Social and Educational Sciences is now also represented on Instagram. The channel is intended to provide insights into studying, teaching, research and everyday life at the department - from the perspective of students, teaching staff and employees.
Press release
Prof Dr Ulrike Wuttke launches science podcast on data tracking and digital sovereignty
On 1 February 2026, the new science podcast "Die Wissensarchitekt*innen" was launched, initiated and produced by Prof. Dr Ulrike Wuttke, digital humanities scholar and information scientist as well as professor of library science with a focus on strategies, service development and science…