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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University of Applied Sciences Potsdam showcases sustainable road construction technologies at the 11th Potsdam Science Day
On Saturday, 10 May 2025, the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP) will once again be taking part in the 11th Potsdam Science Day with the FHP-Mobil. At Research Camp A in the Potsdam Science Park, the Department of Civil Engineering will be offering exciting insights into a current research…
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Video about the Internship abroad at the Library of the German Institute Paris published
Prof Ulrike Wuttke produced a short film about international internship opportunities with Ann-Kathrin Schade from Stuttgart Media University and the DHIP library team.
Interview
"Transformation with Attitude" − Gabriele Dreilich and Frank Hörhold on effective Organisational Development
What do organisations need to deal with dynamics and complexity? Gabriele Dreilich and Frank Hörhold, lecturers on the "Systemic Organisational Transformation" training course, talk about the pressure to change, new leadership roles − and why there are no longer any easy answers. In the podcast…
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Study Section Survey of Master's students (6th − 27th of May 2025)
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