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Shaping the world of tomorrow

Study, research and work at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

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Open Day

6th of June | 10 am – 2 pm | Campus
Studierende bei einer Besprechung an einem Tisch in der Stein-Werkstatt

Off to university

The application period for numerous degree programmes has begun.
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Dates

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03/06
09:00 – 12:00
Location: OnlineRoom MS Teams
03/06
283rd meeting
15:00
Location: Main Building (H)Room 219 und MS Teams

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Study & Teaching
News

Idealo Awards Scholarships for Committed and Talented Students

In 2026, Idealo will continue to support committed and talented students with a full scholarship totalling 9,000.00 Euro. Applications can be submitted until the 15th of June 2026.

Study & Teaching
Interview

Successful Journey Through Archives and Digitisation: An Interview with Julia Moldenhawer

Get to know Julia Moldenhawer - from Archival Studies student to digitisation expert. In this interview by Milena Lotter, our 2023 alumna talks about her time as a student, international experiences and her current projects at the Brandenburg State Main Archive.

Event
News

On your Bikes, Set, Go: FHP takes Part in CITY CYCLING Potsdam 2026

It's CITY CYCLING until 22 June! The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam will of course be there again when the whole of Potsdam gets on its pedals.

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News

Matching Day 2026 - Which Companies Suit Me?

Students and graduates meet potential employers at the Matching Day. All students who are looking for a job after graduation or an internship at sought-after regional companies are invited to take part. The FHP offers preparatory workshops to give students a solid basis for the interviews.

FHP starts pedalling: until 22nd of June!

Want to be active and reduce the impact on roads and the climate? From 2nd to 22nd of June, we will be cycling as many everyday journeys as possible together in Potsdam's STADTRADELN 2026. 

No matter how often you cycle: Support the FH Potsdam team! Simply register and search for "FHP" under "Join an existing team". 

We look forward to a lively participation and a high mileage!

Shape the FHP of tomorrow

With the Freiraum project, a comprehensive reform process for organisational development is taking place at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam until 2028. 

The aim is to improve internal structures, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and use resources more efficiently. 

The University Day 2025 was an important step: over 100 participants discussed specific approaches for a sustainable organisational structure. 

All details and results can be found online on the project page.

Departments & Degree Programmes at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

For 30 years, the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam has offered a diverse range of courses with a personal working atmosphere in the departments of Social and Educational Sciences, CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE, Civil Engineering, Design as well as Information Sciences.

Social and Educational Sciences

Department 1 was the first department at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and is also the largest department with approximately 1,000 students.

CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE

The various degree programmes and focal points of department 2 are interlinked via a cultural and (cultural) design claim.

Civil Engineering

Department 3 has been training young people to become civil engineers for 25 years and has seven laboratories that are used for research and study.

Design

Characteristic of department 4 is the close integration of its degree programmes in Interface, Communication and Product Design and European Media Studies.

Information Sciences

Department 5 is known for its study concept of partially integrative training of archivists, librarians and information managers – also called the "Potsdam Model".

Degree Programmes

Find out about our more than 30 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes and the various study options – from full-time face-to-face studies to dual degree programmes and part-time programmes.