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 25 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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The application phase for Science Slammers is open!
It's that time again! In spring 2025, the Brandenburg Science Slam of the Presence Centres will enter its 4th round. (Young) scientists are invited to present their research topics and results to the audience in ten minutes.
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Technical Article by Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Anne Tauch published in ESRI Journal WhereNext
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Anne Tauch has published an article in the ESRI journal WhereNext. Among other things, the article refers to GIS projects with regional partners, which students from the Department of Civil Engineering have worked on and also presented at a GIS conference.
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EXIST-Women 2025: Another Funding Commitment for prospective FHP Founders
The EXIST-Women funding line supports women interested in starting a business at universities and research institutions in the first phase of founding a company. The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam also received another grant for 2025.
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Transfer Coffee meets Morning Call
Transfer Coffee meets Morning Call – InNoWest's digitalisation team and the Prignitz University Office in Wittenberge are organising a joint online format from 2025.