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Two paths, one goal: University of Applied Sciences Potsdam launches new degree programmes in Childhood Education
The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is expanding its range of degree programmes in the field of early education: The Bachelor's degree programme Childhood Education (BA) and Childhood Education Dual (BA) are two pioneering degree programmes being launched. They qualify students for…
Premiere for Brandenburg: First endowed professorship in Social Work starts in autumn
In view of the rising numbers of children and young people in educational support centres and the increasing number of reports of child endangerment in Brandenburg, the need for well-trained specialists is becoming ever more urgent. The Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam Foundation is providing an answer…
When Families Develop Their Own Solutions - In Dialogue About Family Councils, Personal Future Planning and Radical Participation
Families often have more resources and problem-solving skills than they are given credit for. In this interview, Prof Dr Hubert Höllmüller explains why family councils and personal future planning are such effective approaches, what role so-called solution abstinence plays and why participatory…
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.
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.