The civil engineering department has been training young people to become civil engineers for over 30 years. In addition to the quality of the education with manageable group sizes, our students always emphasise the personal atmosphere and closeness to the professors. The department has 7 laboratories that are used for research and study. In addition to the regular full-time degree programmes, you can also choose between three dual degree programmes. Five bachelor's and two master's degree programmes – the civil engineering department offers a wide range of study content. The three dual study programmes in particular are uniquely practical in their cooperation with regional economic players. The department has 7 laboratories which are used for study and research.

Civil Engineering Department
Degree Programmes at the Civil Engineering Department
More coursesAre you interested in one of our degree programmes? Find out more about the content of the programme, the course of study and the application process on the page of your desired programme.
Department | Degree programme | Teaching language | Start of study | Application deadline |
---|---|---|---|---|
|
Building Conservation and Construction Work on Existing Buildings (MEng) | German | Summer semester | 15.12. – 15.02. (admission restricted) |
|
Civil Engineering (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
|
Civil Engineering | Dual (BEng) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/07 (free of admission) |
|
Civil Engineering – Infrastructure Systems (BEng)* | German | Winter semester | 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
|
Civil Engineering – Infrastructure Systems | Dual (BEng)* | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/07 (free of admission) |
|
Civil Engineering – Urban Water Management | Dual (BEng)* | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission) |
|
Ing?Bau: Preservation and Construction Work in Structural Engineering (MSc) | German | Summer semester, Winter semester | 15/12 – 15/02 and 15/05 – 15/07 (restricted admission) |
Reference
* The name of the degree programme is valid from the winter semester 2025/2026.

Campus Specialists
The campus specialists are students at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and offer insights into everyday student life with their podcasts, campus talks and events.
Shari and Felix are campus specialists in the Civil Engineering Department. Among other things, they report on what they like about their respective degree programs, why the degree program is the right choice for them and how they imagine their own future.
News
More newsNews
Adobe student promotion
At the start of the 2025/26 winter semester, the FH Potsdam Supporters’ Association is once again offering an attractive promotion for FHP students.
News
Application start for EXIST-Women 2026
Good news: The EXIST-Women funding programme will continue and enter its third round in January 2026. The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is once again taking its budding female entrepreneurs on the exciting journey of founding a company. All (former) members of the FHP can apply until 30/10…
News
Mathematics bridge course for the winter semester 25/26
In the maths bridge course, you take a look at the basics of maths and can refresh and deepen your knowledge of functions, equations and geometry. The course consists of an online self-study course and a classroom component.
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.
Dates
More eventsWork@Heart: Open Consultation Hour for Career Guidance
Innovation Day "Infrastructure in transition"
FHP Connect events for international students in the winter semester 2025/26
Information session on the Job Upgrade – The certificate programme
Contact
Civil Engineering Department