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.

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Advisory Service for HPI Students

Which seminars should I take this semester? Where can I get a performance overview? How does the semester abroad work? Students at Hasso Plattner Institute receive support and supervision during their studies. Professors, staff in the departments and in administration, as well as the students themselves, are always available to help and advise.

Student Affairs Office

The Office of Student Affairs is available to assist students in all organizational matters: from the program of study to registration of courses and achievements, to the issuing of certificates and other documents.

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Student Advisory Service

The program advisors are subject-specific contacts and answer questions about the content of the individual degree program. For any issues during your studies, please contact our student advisor Prof. Giese.

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Study and internship abroad

Within the framework of the Erasmus+ program, HPI students can spend a semester abroad at a partner university or an internship at one of SAP's locations around the world. The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS ) can provide information and advice.

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Internal contact and advisory points

HPI offers several internal contact and advisory points, including a psychological advice hotline and the complaints office for violations of the General Act on Equal Treatment (according to § 13 AGG), which help students and employees with problems and questions.

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Student Council

The student council acts on behalf of the student representatives and supports cooperation between students and lecturers, the faculty and the institute. HPI students can also turn to the student council for help with problems and questions.

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Mentors

From the beginning of their studies, all Master's students are assigned a professor to act as their mentor and liaison lecturer.

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Career Service

HPI students can find out about career opportunities and job offers on HPI Connect, the HPI career platform. In addition, the Connect team regularly organizes events such as the Connect Fair or the "Startup Talks @ HPI".

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HPI Event Newsletter

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