Introduction

XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences is a private university of applied sciences located in Potsdam, Germany. It focuses on the fields of digitalization and technology. It is the first university in Germany that focuses exclusively on digitalization and technology. It is committed to cultivating professionals who meet the needs of the digital age through innovative educational methods and practical projects.

Overview

Student size: 202 students in the winter semester of 2023-2024, and currently about 515 students.

Course settings: It offers innovative degree courses in the fields of data science, digital business, coding and software engineering, including 4 undergraduate majors and 1 master's major, such as digital marketing and social media, coding and software engineering, data science, digital business, and digital transformation management.

History and establishment time

Founded in 2018.

School strength

Faculty: It has 25 Academic staff.

Teaching resources: The school is located in Studio 5 in the Babelsberg Film Park. The campus environment is unique and closely connected with the business community. Its global network of experts includes serial entrepreneurs, investors and board members. Through regular campus activities and corporate visits, students can gain in-depth knowledge and trends in technology and digitalization, providing students with rich practical opportunities and network resources.

Institutional nature

Private University of Applied Sciences.

Educational philosophy

Focus on interactive and flexible group learning models, emphasize the combination of practical projects and theoretical knowledge, encourage students to put innovative ideas into practice, cultivate students' creative thinking and ability to solve practical problems, and strive to prepare students for the challenges of the digital future and provide them with the necessary skills for technological and economic development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Computer science, data science and artificial intelligence, business management, etc. are the key disciplines of the school. These disciplines are closely centered around digitalization and technology, aiming to cultivate students' core competitiveness in the digital economy era, enabling students to master key skills such as data analysis, software development, and digital marketing strategies to meet the market's demand for digital professionals.

Key laboratories or research centers: No clear key laboratories were found in the school, but the school's close cooperation with the business community and the implementation of practical projects provide students and teachers with a laboratory-like practice and research environment, promoting the application and innovation of knowledge.

Department

The school does not clearly divide the departments, but judging from its professional settings, it is mainly concentrated in related fields such as computer science and information technology, business and management, and journalism and media.

Ranking

CHE University Ranking 2024/2025: The school's computer science major participated in this ranking.

Overall ranking: The specific ranking of the school was not found in the EDUBAO ranking, but it can be seen from its introduction that the school ranks 0 nationwide.

Expenses

Tuition fee: 7320 euros per year.

Other expenses: The annual living expenses are about 9168 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

Location: Located in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, Potsdam is a historical and cultural city in Germany and one of the important scientific research and economic centers, providing students with rich cultural and internship opportunities.

Campus facilities: The campus is located in Studio 5 in the Babelsberg Film Park, with a unique and creative environment. Although the school's library is small, it has 161 books, 41 business journals and 7 databases, and is building a digital library. It also cooperates with libraries of other universities. Students can get library card reimbursement from other university libraries in Berlin and Brandenburg.