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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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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.

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  1. Studies
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Degree Programs

The innovative bacherlor's and master's programs of the joint Digital Engineering Faculty of the Hasso Plattner Institute and the University of Potsdam are characterized by their practically-oriented education. We enable students to learn in small groups with the special supervision of our professors. Our graduates enjoy a high reputation in industry and research.

Bachelor of Science at HPI

Bachelor of Science

Our bachelor’s degree program in IT Systems Engineering provides students with strong practical and software-oriented computer science skills and knowledge. The study combines the foundations of software development with engineering methodology. Emphasis is therefore not only placed on the necessary theoretical background but also on hands-on expertise. 

Become a Master of Science at HPI

Master of Science

The Hasso Plattner Institute's innovative and future-oriented Master Degree Programs Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, Digital Health and IT Systems Engineering train students for future leadership positions. Our students are cared for individually and in small groups throughout their studies, and our graduates enjoy a high reputation in industry and research.

The additional course Design Thinking at HPI

Design Thinking

Design Thinking is a methodical approach that enables creative solutions and innovation to be developed in a goal-oriented manner, and is widely studied and researched at the Hasso Plattner Institute in cooperation with Stanford University.

Cooperations and Partnerships

To enable practical training, the HPI maintains close national and international contacts with industry and leading universities. Our partnerships include SAP, Microsoft, Google, HP, Audi and Siemens and the American Stanford University.

In addition, the HPI Research School has branch offices with international doctoral programs in South Africa, Israel and China. Our graduates are highly respected in industry and research, and already have renowned practice contacts at the beginning of their careers.

Consequences of the corona crisis on studies and teaching

consequences of the corona crisis on studies and teaching

The University of Potsdam provides online information on the effects of the corona crisis on studies and teaching. The regulations to be found on the following linked website are constantly updated and also valid for the study programs of the HPI.
 

More Information

Online Study Advisory Service

HPI Online Study Advisory Service

Your studies, your questions:
Ask your questions online about studying at HPI and the study programs.
 

Upcoming events:

  • August 14: Talk with HPI-Students (at 3.30 pm)


All dates and information can be found here. 

Study Advisory Service

Contact Student Advisory

For questions regarding the academic programs please contact:

  • Prof. Dr. Holger Giese
    Tel.: +49 (0)331 5509-314
    E-Mail: studinfo(at)hpi.de
     
  • Consultations by phone
    Tuesday, 1 to 2pm
    (and by arrangement)
     
  • Consultations by Zoom (Videoconference)
    Tuesday, 2 to 3pm
    Register here
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Admissions Office

For questions regarding the application process please contact:

Fees

The cooperation with the University of Potsdam enables students to only pay the current semester fee of the University of Potsdam.

Degree Programs at HPI

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

Entrepreneurship

With offerings in entrepreneurship the HPI encourages its students to develop and pursue their own business ideas.

Design Thinking

The HPI School of Design Thinking teaches the same-named innovation method in form of an additional degree program.

Events

23.03.2029 | Veranstaltungen des HPI

Alle HPI Veranstaltugen im Überblick. > Go to article

23.03.2029 | Digitaler Semesterausklang mit Rapper „Weekend“

Das Sommerfest 2020 des HPI fand dieses Jahr digital statt - mit exklusivem Live-Stream vom Comeback-Konzert des Rappers … > Go to article

30.01.2020 | Inaugural Lecture: Prof. Dr. Katharina Hölzle

Prof. Hölzle will give us an introduction into how to navigate in the digital economy on 30 January 2020. > Go to article