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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 over 30 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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Master Urban Future takes part in the 9th University Day of the National Urban Development Policy
The 9th University Day of the National Urban Development Policy will take place in Berlin on 5 and 6 June 2025. Under the title "Working Together - Urban Practices of Change", innovative approaches, collaborative strategies and forward-looking solutions for urban development will be discussed. The…
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Free childcare places in day care from June to September 2025
Andrea Britz and Steffi Parlitz look after up to 10 children in the private childcare centre in House 5 on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. This is the right place for families who want their child(ren) to be looked after in a small group, who want direct contact with the…
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Free Places in the PLUS Parent-Child Group
The Kinderwelt gGmbH parent-child group is once again experiencing a late summer transfer of families, as many children will be going to a daycare centre from September. As a result, some places will become available, which can now be used by FH members as well as families from the neighbouring…
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Online Survey by the Studierendenwerk: Feedback on Student Finance bob体育平台官网s
Take part in the Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg survey now until the 9th of June 2025 ? with a chance to win canteen vouchers.