The Hasso Plattner Institute offers a practically-oriented computer science study program at an internationally recognized institute. This study includes the Germany-wide unique IT-Systems Engineering program and the five master programs Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, Digital Health, IT-Systems Engineering and Software Systems Engineering.

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Our researchers at HPI benefit from an inspiring scientific environment as well as a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere. In this environment, they obtain insights and findings that achieve societal impact. Our scientific work is structured within research clusters. In addition, we work together with scientific institutions, companies, and public institutions in numerous research programs worldwide.

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The Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam is unique on the German academic landscape. The institute's program continues to grow with the support of its founder Hasso Plattner and through international cooperation. Find out more about the founder, events and studies at HPI.

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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.

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For the best business idea: HPI students travel to New York
Your application for a Master's degree at HPI

Studies

For the best business idea: HPI students travel to New York

In October, the two had won the HPI Best Idea Award of the E-School. The prize: a trip to New York. > Go to article

Your application for a Master's degree at HPI

Until December 1, interested students can apply for a master's degree at HPI starting in the summer semester of 2023. > Go to article

An era comes to an end
HPI D-School Open House on January 18th, 2023

Campus

An era comes to an end

After 18 years, Prof. Christoph Meinel retires from HPI's institute management. We take a look at his milestones. > Go to article

HPI D-School Open House on January 18th, 2023

At the Open House on January 18, the HPI School of Design Thinking will introduce itself to students and project partners. > Go to article

Health economist Ariel Dora Stern joins HPI with Humboldt Professorship
How to democratize Large Language Models?

Research

Health economist Ariel Dora Stern joins HPI with Humboldt Professorship

With the support of Ariel Dora Stern, HPI aims to further strengthen its research in the field of Digital Health. > Go to article

How to democratize Large Language Models?

In the KISZ Talk, Matei Zaharia discussed how business and society can sustainably benefit from Large Language Models. > Go to article

HPI D-School Open House on June 14th, 2023
HPI Tomorrow Day: 150,000 EUR investment offers for new tech startups

Innovations

HPI D-School Open House on June 14th, 2023

At the Open House on June 14th, you will have the opportunity to get an impression of the D-School and its programs. > Go to article

HPI Tomorrow Day: 150,000 EUR investment offers for new tech startups

Three startups from the incubator program "HPI Venture Builder" received investment offers of EUR 50,000 each. > Go to article

HPI Merch - Now available for online order

In our HPI Shop you can now find fair produced and certified merchandise like sweaters and t-shirts made of organic cotton, bags, water bottles, an erasable notebook and other sustainable accessories.

Events

14.06.2023 | HPI D-School Open House on June 14, 2023

At the Open House on June 14th, you will have the opportunity to get an impression of the D-School and its programs. > Go to article

25.10.2023 | Clean-IT Conference

The conference is an international platform for the exchange of ideas to make the digital world more sustainable. > Go to article

Statements on HPI

"Das Hasso-Plattner-Institut ist ein exzellenter Partner des Bildungsministeriums bei der Förderung besonders begabter Schülerinnen und Schüler. Im Schülerkolleg des Instituts werden sie schon frühzeitig für Informatik und IT-Systeme begeistert."

Wolfgang Sobotka, Präsident des österreichischen Nationalrates

Studying at HPI

BEFORE YOUR STUDIES

Study Programs
Overview of all HPI Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.
Applying to the Study Program
Everything you need to know about the application process and required documents to apply.
Academic Advising
Our personalized academic advising informs prospective students on the contents and structure of our study programs and the selection process.

DURING YOUR STUDIES

Courses
All courses in the individual fields of study at a glance.
Entrepreneurship
Overview of all HPI offers in the area of entrepreneurship.

AFTER YOUR STUDIES

Alumni
All information and offers for our alumni at HPI Connect.
Alumni Job Portal
HPI’s internal job portal for the direct exchange between alumni and companies.
Jobs at HPI
All vacancies at HPI at a glance.

THE DIGITAL ENGINEERING FACULTY

Faculty website at the University of Potsdam

HPI Initiatives

Digital Educational Platforms
HPI launched the openHPI learning platform in 2012 whose thechnolgy is used by serveral partners now.
Sustainability
HPI supports the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
New Work
HPI supports companies and startups in successfully turning the challenges of digitization into opportunities.
IT Security
With its initiatives in the field of cyber security, the HPI advocates a more conscious handling of one's own data on the Internet.

News

06.06.2023

Health economist Ariel Dora Stern joins HPI with Humboldt Professorship

With the support of Ariel Dora Stern, HPI aims to further strengthen its research in the field of Digital Health. > Go to article

23.05.2023

How to democratize Large Language Models?

In the KISZ Talk, Matei Zaharia discussed how business and society can sustainably benefit from Large Language Models. > Go to article

17.05.2023

HPI D-School Open House on June 14th, 2023

At the Open House on June 14th, you will have the opportunity to get an impression of the D-School and its programs. > Go to article

09.05.2023

Five Questions for HPI PhD student Vanja Doskoč

PhD student Vanja Doskoč successfully completed his doctorate in April. In the interview, he provides insights into his research. > Go to article

24.04.2023

18th Annual Symposium of the HPI Research Schools

At a three-day symposium, doctoral students from the HPI Research Schools at HPI exchanged ideas about their research. > Go to article