Hasso-Plattner-Institut

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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 new master programs: "Digital Health", "Data Engineering", and "Cybersecurity."

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Research at the Hasso Plattner Institute is characterized by standards of scientific excellence, practical relevance and close cooperation with industry and society. Outstanding research results are achieved in the fields of specialization, in excellent research programs and at the international Research School.

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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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Statements on the Hasso Plattner Institute

Quotes on the HPI from Dr. Angela Merkel

“HPI does not only play an important role in the field of science. It also acts as an intermediary between science, business and politics. “

Dr. Angela Merkel, former German Chancellor

Quotes on the HPI from Dr. Dietmar Woidke

"At HPI innovations are happening as a result of an interplay between science, education, economy and politics. We are proud in Brandenburg to have the institute here in Potsdam"

Dr. Dietmar Woidke, Minister President of the Land Brandenburg

Quotes on the HPI from Dr. Martina Münch

"The Hasso Platter Institute is an exceptional example of the private patronage of science. With its first-rate work, great performance in software systems technology and unique, nation-wide cooperation with the University of Potsdam, HPI strengthens the position of Brandenburg as an outstanding university and research location.”

Dr. Martina Münch, former Minister of Science, Research and Culture in the federal state of Brandenburg

Quotes on the HPI from Britta Ernst

"Hasso Plattner Institute is the Ministry of Education’s partner par excellence in promoting highly gifted grade school students. At the Institute’s Youth College, young people are introduced early on to the fascinating world of computer science and IT systems.”

Britta Ernst, Minister of Education, Youth and Sport in the federal state of Brandenburg

Quotes on the HPI from August-Wilhelm Scheer

"With its director Prof. Meinel, HPI is a premier address for research and education in computer science today and, with its expansion to Israel, the US, China and South Africa, an international flagship."

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. August-Wilhelm Scheer, founder and sole shareholder of Scheer GmbH

Quotes on the HPI from Prof. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Ischinger

"HPI is doing important pioneering work. By involving science, business and politics, cross-border university research in the digitization topics of the future is possible – also in the crucial security policy field of cyber security."

Prof. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Ischinger, former chairman of the Munich Security Conference

Quotes on the HPI from Dirk Backofen

"The Hasso Plattner Institute presents an outstanding example of user-oriented scientific work and research. It distinguishes itself through a clear focus on the practical application of new technologies in the high-tech and cyber security industries. I only wish we had more of such places in Germany.”

Dirk Backofen, Head of Telekom Security

Quotes on the HPI from Günther Oettinger

"HPI is like a lighthouse. Not only is it very innovative and flexible, but with Mr. Plattner has someone who conceptually and materially does everything so it remains on top globally."

Günther Oettinger, former EU Commissioner

Quotes on the HPI from Gerhard Oswald

"In just a few years, HPI has succeeded in gaining a top international standing in the field of systems engineering—an achievement that is unique in Germany. HPI is a tremendous asset for the German research landscape and internationally a flagship for innovation and excellence in computer science education."

Gerhard Oswald, SAP

Quotes on the HPI from Dr. Sigrid Evelyn Nikutta

“HPI deserves the outstanding reputation it enjoys. The application-oriented education and connections to policy-makers and business, as at the Industry 4.0 Conference, are real innovation-drivers in the development of digital and smart systems. We need more of that!“

Dr. Sigrid Evelyn Nikutta, CEO of DB Cargo

Quotes on the HPI from Prof. Dr. Günther Stock

"The HPI is a good example for innovation driven by an institution, for innovation in learning and work processes, truly living up to interdisciplinarity."

Prof. Dr. Günther Stock, CEO of Einstein Foundation Berlin

Quotes on the HPI from Prof. Dr. Dieter Kempf

"HPI offers an outstanding computer science education and stands for professional excellence, practical relevance and creativity. It’s also a place where high school students can come to find inspiration and develop a passion for technology and IT."

Prof. Dr. Dieter Kempf, former president of The Federation of German Industries (BDI)

Quotes on the HPI from Vinton Cerf

"Thinking about complex systems and how we organize them is an elementary component of the teaching and research at this institute, and that’s very impressive."

Vinton Cerf, Google

Quotes on the HPI from Dr. Anja Bog

“Based on the numerous projects I was involved in with industry partners at HPI, I found my studies to be very exciting and diverse.“

Dr. Anja Bog, HPI alumna

Quote by Prof. Hasso Plattner, founder of HPI

“The institute here in Potsdam is my contribution to training internationally competitive junior managers, who help to shape and advance the digital world.”

Prof. Hasso Plattner

Quote on the HPI by Wolfgang Sobotka

"To me Hasso Plattner Institute represents an ideal point of intersection between science, business and industry, while providing a huge added value for transformation processes with its services.”

Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the Austrian National Council