The Hasso Plattner Institute offers degree programs in “IT Systems Engineering” that are unique Germany-wide. It is a practical form of computer science study that places special emphasis on the conception and development of complex software systems. The education at Hasso Plattner Institute is tuition free.

Research in HPI’s topic areas is carried out in Potsdam and internationally at the Hasso Plattner Institute Research School. It is distinguished by its high scientific standard, practical approach and close cooperation with industry. The primary focus of HPI’s research is on highly complex IT systems.

Hasso Plattner Institute holds an unique position on the landscape of German universities. Research and teaching are concentrated in the area of IT systems engineering. The highly ranked Bachelor, Master and PhD degree programs have a high practical and innovation orientation. Design Thinking spans a bridge between Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam and Hasso Plattner Institute of Design in Stanford.

The Hasso Plattner Institute has educational programs for both high school students and working professionals. It operates its own IT learning platform - openHPI - which provides free online courses. The Youth Academy organizes computer science camps and events for high school students. Professionals can take advantage of educational opportunities in the field of Design Thinking at the HPI Academy.

The Hasso Plattner Institute is respected and recognized far beyond its Potsdam borders. The public relations department is happy to answer questions and provide information about HPI activities.

13.12.2018

HPI founder awarded Werner-von-Siemens Ring

Hasso Plattner Honored

On December 13, 2018, Hasso Plattner, founder of the Hasso Plattner Institute, received the Werner-von-Siemens Ring, one of the most important scientific and technical awards in Germany. The award was presented by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Joachim Ullrich, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

Hasso Plattner, founder of the Hasso Plattner Institute, receives the Werner-von-Siemens Ring

Laudationes

Here you will find President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’ speech
Here you will find Prof. Dr. Hasso Plattner’s speech
Here you will find Prof. Dr. August-Wilhelm Scheer’s speech

The Werner-von-Siemens Ring, which is awarded for outstanding service and achievements that contribute to Germany as a business location, is one of the most important awards for scientific and technical innovation in Germany. The jury's verdict declares: As computer scientist and entrepreneur, Hasso Plattner has achieved outstanding accomplishments particularly in the innovative application of in-memory databases and the development of globally implemented enterprise software systems. As the founder of SAP, Hasso Plattner has had a decisive influence on Germany as a business location and repeatedly built bridges with a wealth of ideas - between science and research, industry and politics.

Professor Christoph Meinel, Director of the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering, congratulates the HPI founder on this prestigious award: "For decades, Hasso Plattner has been successful in linking economics and science. Hasso Plattner's enthusiasm, his knowledge and his keen sense for innovations in the field of IT have inspired many people and projects far beyond HPI in recent decades.” This has benefited Germany as both a technological location and a business location.

Since 1916 the Werner-von-Siemens Stiftung has honored outstanding engineers for their groundbreaking achievements. The foundation board declared Professor Dr. h.c. Hasso Plattner recipient of the Werner-von-Siemens Ring on Dec. 13, 2017.

Further information on the award can be found at: http://siemens-ring.de/

Hasso Plattner and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Hasso Plattner receives Werner-von-Siemens Ring