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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Free childcare places available from September 2025
Andrea Britz and Steffi Parlitz look after up to 10 children in the private childcare centre in House 5 on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. This is the right place for families who want their child(ren) to be looked after in a small group, who want direct contact with the…
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University of Applied Sciences Potsdam joins world-renowned iSchools organisation
The Information Sciences Department at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP) will be a member of the prestigious iSchools organisation from November 2025. Admission was granted following a successful evaluation by the international iSchools Board, which selects members according to clearly…
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Civil Engineering student Friederike Horbrügger exhibits art installation in the Neue Nationalgalerie under her artist name Rike Horb
Friederike Horbrügger, a student on the Civil Engineering bachelor's degree programme, is taking part in the "Festival of Future Nows" at the Neue Nationalgalerie from the 31st of October to the 2nd of November, 2025 under her artist name Rike Horb.
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Lighten Up: Biology and Time at the MIT Museum
On the 28th of October, 2025, the exhibition Lighten Up: Biology and Time will open at the MIT Museum in Boston. A work by Prof Dr Helga Schmid will also be part of the exhibition: Circadian Dreams.