Do you love IT? Then you've come to the right place! At the HPI Youth Academy, you can immerse yourself in the exciting world of computer science and discover your passion for digital technologies. Whether you already have programming experience or are simply curious – we have the right program for you.
During the HPI camps, I learned a lot about computer science and met nice people. I was so enthusiastic that I really wanted to study here.
Rieke Hollenberg, Youth Academy participant and HPI student
Find the format that's right for you
Coder Dojo
HPI is part of the CoderDojo community – a global network that offers free coding workshops for beginners.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Level: Beginner
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
openHPI Learning Platform
Choose the online course that’s right for you on our free openHPI learning platform. Learn programming languages, web or app development, and much more.
- Duration: 2 hours to 6 weeks
- Level: Beginners and advanced learners
- Location: Online
Schülerkolleg
Throughout the school year, students passionate about IT dive deeper into computer science every other Tuesday afternoon.
- Duration: 10 months
- Level: Beginners to advanced
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
Digitalkolleg
The Digitalkolleg gives students the opportunity to connect with peers from around the world and explore a variety of IT topics together.
- Duration: 5 months
- Level: Beginners to advanced
- Location: Online
Computer Science Olympiad
At the Brandenburg Computer Science Olympiad, students spend two days solving theoretical and practical computer science problems together with like-minded peers.
- Duration: 2 days
- Level: Advanced to expert
- Location: HPI and University of Potsdam
girls@BwInf Camp
At the girls@BwInf Camp, you’ll learn exciting things about IT alongside girls from across Germany. You’ll also have the opportunity to prepare for the German Informatics Competitions.
- Duration: 4 days
- Level: Advanced and expert
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
Girls'Day at HPI
In cooperation with the nationwide Girls’Day and Brandenburg’s Future Day (Zukunftstag Brandenburg), HPI opens its doors to female students in Grade 7 and above.
- Duration: 1 day
- Level: Beginner
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
openHPI Learning Platform
Choose the online course that’s right for you on our free openHPI learning platform. Learn programming languages, web or app development, and much more.
- Duration: 2 hours to 6 weeks
- Level: Beginners and advanced learners
- Location: Online
Schülerkolleg
Throughout the school year, students passionate about IT dive deeper into computer science every other Tuesday afternoon.
- Duration: 10 months
- Level: Beginners to advanced
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
Digitalkolleg
The Digitalkolleg gives students the opportunity to connect with peers from around the world and explore a variety of IT topics together.
- Duration: 5 months
- Level: Beginners to advanced
- Location: Online
Summer Camp
At the Summer Camp, you’ll work with like-minded peers on your own software project and have the opportunity to explore the HPI campus and learn more about studying at HPI.
- Duration: 5 days
- Level: Advanced to expert
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
Code Night
Night owls who are passionate about IT turn night into day at the HPI Code Night in late fall, working on their own projects alongside HPI students.
- Duration: 1 night
- Level: Advanced and expert
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
Computer Science Olympiad
At the Brandenburg Computer Science Olympiad, students spend two days solving theoretical and practical computer science problems together with like-minded peers.
- Duration: 2 days
- Level: Advanced to expert
- Location: HPI and University of Potsdam
Fit-for-BwInf Camp
At the Fit-for-BwInf Camp, participants in the German Informatics Competition spend a weekend at HPI preparing for the next round of the competition.
- Duration: 3 days
- Level: Expert
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
girls@BwInf Camp
At the girls@BwInf Camp, you’ll learn exciting things about IT alongside girls from across Germany. You’ll also have the opportunity to prepare for the German Informatics Competitions.
- Duration: 4 days
- Level: Advanced and expert
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
Team Competition
At the Computer Science Team Competition, the best student teams from selected STEM-focused schools compete against one another.
- Duration: 1 day
- Level: Expert
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
IOI 2027
At the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), around 400 students from around the world take on complex algorithmic challenges at the highest level.
- Duration: September 12–19, 2027
- Level: Expert
- Location: HPI in Potsdam
openHPI Learning Platform
Choose the online course that’s right for you on our free openHPI learning platform. Learn programming languages, web or app development, and much more.
- Duration: 2 hours to 6 weeks
- Level: Beginners and advanced learners
- Location: Online
Offers for school classes
We are happy to support school classes in their study orientation. In addition to our information days, we offer lectures, campus tours and workshops to familiarize students with computer science and the HPI as a place to study.
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Last change: 23/07/2026, Patrick Lenz