Studying at the University of Applied Sciences, Living in Potsdam
In addition to a full timetable, the topics of living, leisure and relaxation are also part of everyday life at the university. We have compiled useful information for you on living and housing in Potsdam, participation opportunities at the university as well as university sports. In our job and internship exchange, you can find the job that suits you and your studies.
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Workshops on Digital Teaching
Offers
Library
The main building houses the academic library of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam with extensive analogue and digital offerings for all departments. Numerous (computer) workstations are available for your use.
Eating & drinking on campus
In the main building of the FHP you will find our canteen and the Coffee Nerds cafeteria.
The current canteen menu with information on allergens and ingredients is available online. With the Campus.Card you can eat at discounted student prices. The Coffee Nerds offer a changing lunch menu, snacks and hot drinks. Payment is possible in cash or by debit card. Current offers can be found on the Coffee Nerds Instagram channel.
Coffee and drinks are also available in the Casino (House 17). You will also find bakeries, snack bars and restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Student self-administration
The interests of the students are represented by the general student committee (AStA) and the student councils of the departments. Every student can get involved in these bodies and actively shape the university.
Job and internship exchange
In our job and internship exchange you will find current job advertisements from employers from the region and beyond – suitable for your degree programme. The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam also regularly offers jobs directly at the university.
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Exhibition of student works from the Picture Book Lab in the University Library
Students from the Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam will be presenting the picture books for children and adults they have developed in the Picture Book Lab at the University Library.
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New FHP merch - only for a short time!
During the "Merchandise for the FHP!" project week, design students dedicated themselves to the design, staging and presentation of new merchandise. The result is two motifs for the FHP and one motif for the Department of Design.
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Recognisable from afar: implementation of the new orientation system starts on campus
The first signs of better orientation are now visible on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Planning and design took place on site with students and staff under the direction of Prof Christina Poth. The involvement of the university community was crucial to the development.
Retrospective
FHP children design their own (non-fiction) books
Every holiday workshop organised by the FAMteam has a special theme, which is prepared with a great deal of dedication and creativity. Last summer holiday workshop took a completely new direction - no less imaginative, but with a special focus: under the title "On your marks, get set, go - let's…