Introduction

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is a university of applied sciences located in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany. The school is committed to providing students with practice-oriented education, covering multiple professional fields, focusing on cultivating students' practical application ability and innovative thinking, so that they can better adapt to the needs of future career development.

Overview

Student size: The school has about 4,000 students.

Course settings: More than 30 bachelor's and master's degree programs are offered, including courses in social and educational sciences, urban construction and culture, civil engineering, design, and information science.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 1991.

School strength

Faculty: It has a high-quality faculty team. The teachers not only have a deep academic background, but also have rich practical experience. They can provide students with professional teaching guidance and practical suggestions to help students better master professional knowledge and skills.

Scientific research strength: The school has carried out in-depth scientific research in many fields, especially in computer science, engineering, social sciences and other fields. Remarkable results have been achieved. For example, in research fields such as artificial intelligence, materials science, and sociology, the school's scientific research projects have received widespread attention and recognition from the industry, and have made positive contributions to promoting the development of related fields.

International Exchange: Actively carry out international cooperation and exchange projects, and establish cooperative relations with many universities around the world, providing students with abundant international exchange opportunities, such as exchange student programs, joint research projects, etc., broadening students' international vision and enhancing their international competitiveness.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on practical teaching, emphasizing the combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, and cultivating students' ability to solve practical problems. Through close cooperation with enterprises and social institutions, provide students with internship and practical project opportunities, so that students can accumulate experience in practice and improve their comprehensive quality to better adapt to the needs of society and the workplace.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: Computer Science, Engineering, Social and Educational Sciences, Information Science and other disciplines are the key disciplines of the school. In computer science, majors such as artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction have strong faculty and scientific research strength; in the field of engineering, majors such as materials science and mechanical engineering also perform well; in social and educational sciences and information science, there is also a deep disciplinary accumulation and excellent teaching and scientific research results.

Key laboratories: The Department of Civil Engineering has seven laboratories for research and teaching, which provide strong support for practical teaching and scientific research in related disciplines.

Departments

The school has the following departments:

Department of Social and Educational Sciences: It is the earliest and largest department of the school, with about 1,000 students, covering multiple majors such as sociology, education, and psychology.

Department of Urban Construction and Culture: The various degree courses and key areas of this department are interconnected through cultural and design concepts, including majors such as urban planning, architectural design, and cultural studies.

Department of Civil Engineering: It has been committed to training young civil engineers for 25 years and has multiple professional laboratories to provide students with good practical conditions.

Department of Design: Its degree courses are closely integrated with fields such as interface design, communication design, product design, and European media research.

Faculty of Information Sciences: Known for its unique learning concept of partially integrated training for archivists, librarians and information managers, the "Potsdam model".

Ranking

According to Edurank 2024, the school ranks 2980th in the world, 888th in Europe, 121st in Germany, 13th in Brandenburg and 2nd in Potsdam.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Typically, the school's tuition fees are around 1500 euros per semester, but tuition fees for different majors and degree programs may vary.

Living expenses: In Potsdam, students' monthly living expenses are around 800-1000 euros, including expenses for accommodation, food, transportation, school supplies, etc., but the specific expenses vary depending on personal lifestyle and consumption habits.

Campus

Geographic location: Located in Potsdam, Potsdam is one of the historical cities and cultural centers in Germany. It has many historical buildings, museums and cultural venues, providing students with rich cultural experiences and learning resources, and also providing students with a variety of choices for extracurricular life.

Campus facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities and complete living facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, canteens, dormitories, etc. The school's library has a rich collection of books, covering books and journals in multiple disciplines, providing strong support for students' learning and research; the laboratory equipment is advanced and can meet students' practical teaching and scientific research needs; the canteen provides a variety of dining options to meet the taste needs of different students; the dormitory environment is comfortable, providing students with good living conditions.