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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Availability & Opening Hours of the Information, Study and Assessment Administration Service
Please note the changed service times between the 2024/2025 public holidays.
Press release
Double award for outstanding photo books: female design students celebrate successes
Students from the Design Department win German Photo Book Prize and German Youth Photo Prize: Photo books designed by students from the Department of Design have been honoured several times: The work of Saskia Darija Gettel and Samira Rehmert received significant honours at the prestigious "German…
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Delegation from the German-Jordanian University (GJU) in Dialogue with the Student Committees of the FH Potsdam
On the 9th of December 2024, a delegation from the German Jordanian University (GJU) visited the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FHP) to gain insights into the structures and work of student self-administration. The group, consisting of three students and the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr…
Retrospective
Exhibition "What to do with the Youth" with the FHP Mobil
"What to do with the youth?" – The first semester of the Social Work degree programme at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam began in 2024 with this question.