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Conservation and Restauration

The programme offers three fields of study, which are distinguished by material-specific and technological characteristics: Wood, Stone, Mural Painting. The direct contact with the university's courses in architecture and urban planning, cultural work and civil engineering and the practical connection to the surrounding monuments, museums, buildings and works of art in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Potsdam, the state of Brandenburg and the capital city of Berlin form optimal framework conditions.

Study Conservation and Restauration

Bachelor's Programme

In the first semesters, the Bachelor's degree programme provides basic knowledge in the preservation of historic buildings and focuses on wood, stone and mural painting.

Master's Programme

The Master's programme deepens students' knowledge and skills, qualifying them for a higher qualification for independent and competent professional practice.

25 Years of Conservation and Restauration

Cover der Jubil?umsbroschüre des Studiengangs Konservierung und Restaurierung

In 2020, the degree programme Conservation and Restauration celebrated its 25th anniversary. To mark this occasion, a brochure was produced that tells the story of the degree programme, presents the fields of study in detail and gives you insights into the everyday life of the degree programme and the teaching formats.

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Insights into the Fields of Study

Job Profiles

"In the trio of art historians, natural scientists and restorers who today are essentially concerned with conservation and restoration issues, the latter differs decisively from the other two in that he is the only one who lends a hand to the original to a greater extent.

This not only gives him a special responsibility in the technical and manual area, but also in his ideal function as protector and preserver of the works of art entrusted to him. (...) The work of art needs an advocate to protect it from the worst abuse.

Here, the restorer has a special responsibility, as he is the only one who, due to his training, but also due to his interests and his individual knowledge of the object, can weigh and judge to what extent a work of art can withstand the strains placed upon it or will suffer irreparable damage in the process."

Bruno Heimberg, Das Selbstverst?ndnis des Restaurators. Ein Versuch der Standortbestimmung, in: Zeitschrift für Kunsttechnologie und Konservierung Heft 2/1994, Worms 1994, pp. 340-344.

  • Extensive specialist knowledge and practical experience
  • pronounced sense of responsibility
  • critical judgement (prudence)
  • ability to discourse (communicative competence, mastery of argumentation strategies)
  • ability to cooperate (willingness to compromise, pragmatism)
  • Capacity for critical self-reflection as an essential characteristic of academic work.

"As living testimonies of centuries-old traditions of peoples, monuments in the present convey a spiritual message of the past. Humanity, which is becoming more and more aware of the universal validity of human values, sees in monuments a common heritage and feels responsible towards future generations for their preservation. It has an obligation to transmit to them the monuments in all the richness of their authenticity." Venice Charter 1964, Preamble

"The central task of conservators is the preservation and care of artistic and cultural objects. In order to be able to meet the requirements of modern restoration, academic training is necessary. Only a university degree enables the conservator to accompany an object from the preliminary examination, analysis and concept development through the actual conservation or restoration to the necessary documentation and further care. Conservators need comprehensive technical skills and a trained artistic sensitivity when dealing with art objects. They must acquire detailed knowledge of the historical manifestations of their objects and their materials; in addition to an overview of art history, this also includes a sound knowledge of chemistry and physics as well as knowledge of other related sciences. Training is therefore an ongoing process that continues in professional life and necessitates targeted further training." Association of Conservators

"Conservators deal with irreplaceable cultural assets that are carriers of cultural, ideal, ethical, religious, artistic, historical, social, technical, scientific, ecological and economic values." Swiss Association for Conservation and Restoration

News

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Research

Interview

Interview with Dr Dipl.-Rest. J?rg Weber, Workshop Manager at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences

Dr Dipl.-Rest. J?rg Weber is workshop manager in the Conservation and Restoration - Wood programme at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences. In addition to his responsible position, he recently successfully completed his doctorate - a remarkable achievement that requires great commitment…

Further education

News

Job upgrade for everyone! Restart of the certificate programme with an exciting additional offer

After a successful first run of the Work@Heart certificate programme, the additional qualification, which is independent of the degree programme, will be launched for the second time in the winter semester 2025/26 with a future-oriented new offer in the area of diversity and self-care.

Awards

Press release

DAAD Prize 2025 of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam goes to Sofia Chybisova

Sofia Chybisova, a student of cultural work at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, was awarded the DAAD Prize 2025 for her special social and university-internal initiative. During the Summer and Alumni Festival, she was honoured for her diverse commitment within the university, in Potsdam…

Transfer

Retrospective

Successful launch at the Schwedt town hall: exhibition shows perspectives for a city in transition

A well-attended and inspiring vernissage on 13/06/2025 in Schwedt/Oder town hall marked the opening of the exhibition "Schwedt an der Oder. Urban Redevelopment and Development Perspectives" was officially opened at the town hall. On display are concepts, models, analyses and designs by students from…

Dates

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Exhibition
26–30/07/2025

Souls of Future Homes

Exhibition: Souls of Future Homes
Target audience: Professional audience, University members, Public, Prospective students
Bauhaus Reuse (BHROX)
Info Event
19/08/2025, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm

Work@Heart: Open Consultation Hour for Career Guidance

Target audience: University members, Students
Location: Online
Workshop
09/09/2025, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Women scientists and leadership: Ready for the new role II

Target audience: University members
Location: Campus
Info Event
25/09/2025, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Information round on the Job Upgrade - The certificate programme

Target audience: University members, Students
Location: Online

Contact

Study Advisory Stone

Professor for Conservation and Restoration – Stone

Counselling: Due to the research semester, counselling can only take place online and by appointment.

Registration: Please register in advance by e-mail: jeannine.meinhardt@fh-potsdam.de to receive a registration confirmation.

Location: Laboratory and Workshop Building/Room 243

Study Advisory Wood

Professor for Conservation and Restoration – Wood

Consultation and registration: Appointments by arrangement by e-mail. Please contact Angelika Rauch (with contact details) at: angelika.rauch@fh-potsdam.de.

Location: Laboratory and Workshop Building/Room 064

Study Advisory Mural Painting

Workshop Manager Conservation and Restoration – Mural Painting

Counselling times: Thursdays, from 10.00 am – 11.30 am

Registration: Please register by e-mail in advance: tjalda.eschebach@fh-potsdam.de.

Location: Laboratory and Workshop Building/Room 247 – 248