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University of Applied Sciences Potsdam – Interdisciplinary & Familiar

Der Campus im Sommer

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.

1991
founded
3.600
Students
200
Lecturers
über 30
Study Degree Programs

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.

Prof. Dr. Eva-Schmitt-Rodermund
President of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

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.

Social and Educational Sciences Department

City| Building| Culture

The different courses of study and focal points of Department 2 are interlinked by a cultural and (cultural) design claim. 

City| Building| Culture Department

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.

Civil Engineering Department

Design

Department 4 is characterized by the close integration of its interface, communication and product design and European media studies programs.

Design Department

Information Sciences

Department 5 is known for its study concept of partially integrative training of archivists, librarians and documentalists - also called the "Potsdam Model". 

Information Sciences Department

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.

Degree Programs

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MitBestimmen. AbStimmen. BeStimmen.

From the 1st of July 2024 to the 22nd of October 2024, six video explainers designed and animated as part of the seminar "Animated infographics in political communication" will be shown at the Brandenburg State Centre for Political Education. The exhibition answers important questions about the…

Studierende der FH Potsdam vor dem Landesarchiv NRW in Duisburg
Information Sciences
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Retrospective

Students attended the Conference "Archive Pedagogy in Migration Society" at the NRW State Archive in Duisburg

Germany is a country of immigration! On the 14th and 15th of June 2024, representatives from archives, schools and other educational institutions met in Duisburg for the 35th Archive Pedagogy Conference on the topic of "Archive Pedagogy in Migration Society"!

Gebäudebegrünung
CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE Research & Transfer
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Press release

Sustainable Building: New Urbanity and Climate-adapted, Liveable Cities

On the 19th of June 2024, the "Sustainable Building" lecture series organised by the Brandenburg Chamber of Architects and the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam will focus on the topics of green surfaces, roofs and façades and will present innovative solutions for cooling urban spaces.

Megaphon und Text "Deine Stimme zählt"
Quality Management for Studies & Teaching
Study & Teaching

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Graduate Survey 2024 (12/06/ – 03/07/2024)

We rely on your help to continuously improve the study and teaching conditions at the FHP.

Events

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Civil Engineering Presentation/Lecture
03/07/2024, 12.00 pm
Zielgruppe: Professional audience, University members, Public
Location: Hybrid
Social and Educational Sciences, CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE, Civil Engineering, Design, Information Sciences #Democracy! Topic semester
04/07/2024, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Social Justice and Radical Diversity: Social Work Critical of Discrimination in a Pluralistic Democracy
Zielgruppe: University members, Lecturers, Employees, Students, Public
Location: Hybrid
Design #Democracy! Topic semester
04/07/2024, 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Exhibition "The River"
Zielgruppe: University members, Public
Spreepark Art Space, @Flamingos
Design #Democracy! Topic semester
05/07/2024, 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Panel: Rights of the river as an ecosystem & legal entity
Zielgruppe: University members, Public
Spreepark Art Space, @Flamingos