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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How do you start a business when your everyday life has long been full but you still don't want to give up anything? Laura van Altena talks to Doreen Löwe about the challenges of self-employment, being an employee and voluntary work and how the EXIST Women's Scholarship helps her to focus.
Call for Applications for the DAAD Prize 2026
Award for international students of the FH Potsdam - Nomination deadline: 31st of May 2026
From Professorial Recruitment to University: Apply Now for the Advancement Scholarship
The advancement scholarship supports experienced professionals in their first university degree programme: full-time or part-time, regardless of income and without age limit. Applications are still possible until 1st of June 2026.
Register now: Writing Night for FHP Students on the 23rd of April 2026
In April, the Student Counselling Services and the University Library at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are once again organising the "Writing Night" - an opportunity for concentrated writing and networking.