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The Hasso Plattner Institute offers degree programs in “IT Systems Engineering” that are unique Germany-wide. It is a practical form of computer science study that places special emphasis on the conception and development of complex software systems. The education at Hasso Plattner Institute is tuition free.

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Research in HPI’s topic areas is carried out in Potsdam and internationally at the Hasso Plattner Institute Research School. It is distinguished by its high scientific standard, practical approach and close cooperation with industry. The primary focus of HPI’s research is on highly complex IT systems.

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Hasso Plattner Institute holds an unique position on the landscape of German universities. Research and teaching are concentrated in the area of IT systems engineering. The highly ranked Bachelor, Master and PhD degree programs have a high practical and innovation orientation. Design Thinking spans a bridge between Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam and Hasso Plattner Institute of Design in Stanford.

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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 Hasso Plattner Institute is respected and recognized far beyond its Potsdam borders. The public relations department is happy to answer questions and provide information about HPI activities.

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Directions to Hasso Plattner Institute

Situated directly next to the Griebnitzsee metropolitan train (S-Bahn) station, the Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam-Babelsberg is superbly located in terms of accessibility. On S-Bahn line S7, it is just a short ride to both the capital Berlin and Potsdam’s city center. The Griebnitzsee station is also served by local transport bus lines 694 and 696.

The lake-side campus is an impressive oasis of greenery set in beautifully tended grounds. The main buildings and the auditorium building are located at Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Straße 2-3. Here you will find eight of the ten Research Groups as well as the administration.

The Research Group Enterprise Platform and Integration Concepts and parts of the HPI School of Design Thinking are located on the grounds of HPI Campus II at August-Bebel-Straße 88 (House D). HPI's Digital Health Center is situated in the Campus III at Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße 187 (House G).

Arrival from the Berlin Airports

  • From Tegel Airport take bus line 109, destination Bahnhof Zoo, to S Charlottenburg (travel time approx. 15 min). Switch to S-Bahn line S7, destination Potsdam-Hauptbahnhof, and travel to Potsdam-Griebnitzsee (travel time approx. 20 min).
    Total travel time approx. 50 min; ticket for zones ABC required.
  • From Schönefeld Airport, there is a footpath leading to the S-Bahn station S Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld DB (approx. 400 m).
    From the station, take Regionalbahn RB14, destination Nauen, to S+U Friedrichstraße or Regionalexpress RE22, destination Roßlau, to S Wannsee.
    Switch to line S7, destination Potsdam-Hauptbahnhof, and travel to Potsdam-Griebnitzsee.
    Total travel time 65 to 85 min; ticket for zones ABC required.

Taxi rides from either airport to HPI cost between 40 and 50 Euros and take 45 to 60 minutes.

Arrival by Train

At Griebnitzsee metropolitan train (S-Bahn) station:

  • From Berlin central station take S-Bahn line S7, destination Potsdam-Hauptbahnhof, and travel to Potsdam-Griebnitzsee (travel time approx. 35 min), alternatively take RB21/22 (travel time approx. 20 min)
  • From Berlin Zoologischer Garten take S-Bahn line S7, destination Potsdam-Hauptbahnhof, and travel to Potsdam-Griebnitzsee (travel time approx. 25 min), alternatively take RB21/22 (travel time approx. 20 min)
  • From Potsdam central station take S-Bahn line S7, destination Ahrensfelde, to Potsdam-Griebnitzsee (travel time approx. 10 min)

Taxi rides from either station to HPI cost between 30 and 40 Euros and take approx. 45 minutes.
A taxi ride from Potsdam central station takes around 15 minutes and will cost approx. 10 Euros.

Arrival by Car

  • From the A10 (Berlin beltway), change onto the A115 at the intersection “Dreieck Nuthetal”.
  • Leave the A115 at the Potsdam-Babelsberg exit (dual exit!) and continue in the direction of Potsdam-Babelsberg.
  • Follow Nuthestraße towards the city center (“Zentrum”) and exit at Wetzlarer Straße (Medienstadt Babelsberg).
  • Turn right, pass the BMW car dealer and turn left in the direction of Babelsberg.
  • At the next intersection (Großbeerenstraße/Wetzlarer Straße) keep going straight onto August-Bebel-Straße.
  • After approx. 1.5 km, just before the rail underpass, turn right onto Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Straße.At the end of the street (next to the bus loop) you will see the HPI on your right side.
  • HPI Campus II is located on the corner of August-Bebel-Straße/Stahnsdorfer Straße.
  • HPI Campus III is located on the other side of the railway, Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße 187.

In case your car navigation system cannot identify Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Straße, please enter the following address instead: Stahnsdorfer Straße 156A, 14482 Potsdam.

Directions from Griebnitzsee Station

  • To the main building: Leave the underpass in the direction of “Universität“ (university), turn left at the bus loop, pass the level crossing and keep walking straight, the main building is located at the end.
  • To the auditorium building: Leave the underpass in the direction of “Universität“ (university), turn left at the bus loop, pass the level crossing and keep walking straight, the auditorium building is located on the left, opposite of the lake.
  • To HPI Campus II: Leave the underpass in the direction of “Universität“ (university), turn right at the bus loop. Follow Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Straße to the end and turn left onto August-Bebel-Straße. You will find HPI Campus II on the corner August-Bebel-Straße/Stahnsdorfer Straße.
  • To HPI Campus III: Leave the underpass in the direction opposite to "Universität" (university),  turn left and follow Rudolf-Breitscheid-Strasse. You will pass Edeka supermarket, and after that you will find Campus III on your left.

To find your way around the campus, please take a look at the “Campus Griebnitzsee” map (right side of this page).

Address:

Hasso Plattner Institute
Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Straße 2-3
14482 Potsdam

Campus Griebnitzsee

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