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.
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.
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.
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 press area of the Hasso Plattner Institute provides you with the latest press material, news, information on our social media channels and contact details.
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.
"In einer Welt des rasanten Wandels ist aktuelle, gezielte und kompakte Wissensvermittlung gerade bei digitalen Themen von großer Bedeutung. Das HPI leistet dazu einen wichtigen Beitrag: Es bildet die IT-Expertinnen und -Experten von morgen aus, bietet wichtige Weiterbildungsformate und schafft im Rahmen seiner Veranstaltungen eine einzigartige Plattform zum Networking und Wissenstransfer zwischen Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und Politik."
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AFTER YOUR STUDIES
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