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Studying at the University of Applied Sciences, Living in Potsdam

Studierende sitzen neben blühenden Bäumen auf einer Grünfläche der FH 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.

Dates

More events
External Offer
07/10/2025, 9.00 am – 3.00 pm

Training: Breastfeeding is healthy - promoting breastfeeding and healthy nutrition in the first year of life

Target audience: Professional audience, University members, Lecturers, Employees, Students
Location: Online
Info Event
08/10/2025, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm

Information session on the Job Upgrade – The certificate programme

Target audience: University members, Students
Location: Online
Exhibition
04/09–12/10/2025

"Dare to Design - Spaces of Care" - German Design Graduates 2025

"Dare to Design - Spaces of Care" exhibition
Target audience: Professional audience, University members, Public, Prospective students
Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln (MAKK)
Training
13/10/2025, 9.00 am – 11.00 am

Occupational Health and Safety Instructions 2025

Health and safety instruction – general *planning*
Target audience: University members, Lecturers, Employees
Location: Meeting Room (Main Building)Room HG/2.19

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.

News

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Campus life

News

Portrait of the FHP development organisation in the PNN newspaper

In the series "Potsdamer Vereine stellen sich vor" (Potsdam associations introduce themselves), the Potsdamer Neueste Nachrichten newspaper has portrayed the FH Potsdam Supporters’ Association.

Campus life

News

Development of a research kindergarten at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

In the near future, a large new building with offices, seminar rooms and workshops will be built on the grounds of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. A special feature for a new university building is that a kindergarten for 30 children aged zero to six will also be set up on the ground…

Campus life

News

New FHP XMAS Sweater

At the start of the pre-Christmas period, the sponsoring company presents a new Christmas jumper.

Campus life

Retrospective

An Evening in Black and White – Black White Dinner of the FH Potsdam Supporters’ Association

Following the general meeting, the Black White Dinner for members of the FH Potsdam Supporters’ Association took place on the 17th of October 2024. In a magical ambience, lovingly decorated in black and white, the guests experienced a special evening full of little surprises.