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

The team of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam on the roof of the FHP, with the solar panel array in the background

FHP makes environmental protection a permanent task

Entry in the European EMAS register for environmental management
Projektbesprechung in der Wandmalerei-Werkstatt

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Student Entry Survey

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Dates

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24/10
Workshop 1: From idea to research question
10:00 – 13:00
Location: Room Zoom (Online)
28/10
Part 2 I Student Financing through BAföG
18:30 – 20:00
Location: Online
29/10
On the cutting of diamonds: the challenges of Diamond Open Access
16:00 – 18:00
Location: Room 2.0.14 (House 2)

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IT Services Restricted as a Precaution (as of 21st of October, 5:00 pm)

Due to serious security vulnerabilities in PHP affecting numerous websites and services worldwide, we have restricted access to this page as a precautionary measure.

Study & Teaching
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Student Entry Survey 2026 (20/10 - 10/11/2026)

We rely on your help to continuously improve the study and teaching conditions at the FHP.

Awards
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EMAS Registration: University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Makes Environmental Protection a Mandatory Requirement

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam has been successfully included in the European EMAS register. It has received the certificate from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Potsdam in recognition of this. Through its EMAS-compliant environmental management system, the university systematically…

Study & Teaching
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European Day of Restoration: University of Applied Sciences Potsdam gets ‘Right up close!’ and brings restoration to life

With the FHP Mobil outside the Bode-Museum, the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam will present its Conservation and Restoration degree programme on the 18th of October 2026. Historic craft techniques, current research projects and personal study advice offer insights into a diverse professional…

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.