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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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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Events for Prospective Students

What are the prerequisites for studying at HPI? How exactly does the application process work? What are the contents of the various degree programs? Student advisors, professors and HPI students provide insights and answer all questions about studying at HPI at various informational events.

Study Information Days

You can find out everything about our innovative degree programs at our hybrid and virtual information days. Is computer science right for me? Is HPI the right place to study? Who are my future fellow students? Students and lecturers present the study programs at the Digital Engineering Faculty and answer your questions.

To the study information days

Consultation Hours

Consultation hours for prospective students are always held on Tuesdays:

1 - 3 p.m. in-person consultation by phone, on-site at HPI, or online via Zoom
Further appointments are available on request
Registration

Campus Tours

Would you like to get to know our beautiful campus and talk to HPI students about their studies and university life? We offer regular guided tours for prospective students - just send us an enquiry or register for one of the already fixed dates:

Campus tour request

Fairs

Personal contact is important to us, which is why the Hasso Plattner Institute is regularly represented at study information fairs throughout Germany. Meet us at a fair near your home. The HPI takes part at the following trade fairs for education and studies. We look forward to welcoming you at our booth virtually and onsite.

CHE-Ranking 2021/2022

According to the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE), the HPI is one of the four best providers of computer science courses at German universities.

The Bachelor IT-Systems Engineering received the best rating in two categories in this top group.

Study Advisory Service

Contact Student Advisory

For questions regarding the academic programs please contact:

Prof. Dr. Holger Giese
E-Mail: studinfo(at)hpi.de
Consultations: Tuesdays 1 to 3 pm
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Consultant for Studies and Teaching

For questions regarding the application process please contact:

Johanna Schulz
Tel.: +49 (0)331 5509-4808
E-Mail: studinfo(at)hpi.de

Degree Programs at HPI

You want to study at HPI? We offer the following degree programs:

Newsletter for prospective students

We are happy to provide you as a prospective student with important and current information by mail. If you would like to be added to the e-mail distribution list, please fill out the following form.

For prospective students Bachelor and Master

Application

All you need to know for your application at HPI

Further Information