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. 

HPI student Rieke Hollenberg

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

The formats of the HPI Youth Academy

Close-up of a robot made from Lego Technic. The robot has two large wheels and a computer with cable connections, a display, and buttons for input.

For whom? Pupils from grade 7
Where? At the HPI in Potsdam & online
Dudation? (Semi-) annual program

Three participants from the HPI Summer Camp 2023 are making prototypes out of cardboard, breadboards, and light-up cables

For whom? Female pupils from grade 7
Where? At the HPI in Potsdam
Duration? 1-4 days

Participants of the HPI Summer Camp 2023 on campus

For whom? Pupils from 16 years
Where? At the HPI in Potsdam
Duration? 2-5 days

The HPI lecture hall building in the evening atmosphere

For whom? Pupils from 16 years
Where? At the HPI in Potsdam
Duration? One night

Two Girls'Day participants working together on a laptop

For whom? Pupils from 5 years
Where? At the HPI in Potsdam
Duration? 3 hours

Offers for school classes

Young people are walking together across the HPI campus. They are wearing visitor badges

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.

Contact us

Contact Person

Portrait of the Eventmanager Pupil and Student Marketing Lisa Rüppner

Lisa Rüppner

Education Manager

Phone: +49 331 5509-120
Mail: schuelerakademie@hpi.de

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Last change: 03/06/2026, Patrick Lenz