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.

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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.

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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 Hasso Plattner Institute is headed by its institute director, Prof. Dr. Christoph Meinel. There are currently eleven professors engaged in teaching and research at HPI. They are supported by lecturers and PhD-Students. HPI's teaching staff is supplemented by a chair representative.

Professors, Senior Researchers and Representatives

The institute founded by Hasso Plattner has more than 20 research groups and the HPI School of Design Thinking, each directed by a professor. In addition to professors, there are over 120 lecturers and scientific staff members working within the research groups. Nearly 40 junior researchers are employed at the four sites of the HPI Research Schools.

Management
Professors
Senior Researchers and Junior Research Groups
Lecturers
Representatives

Administration

To meet the needs of the students and to handle central and administrative duties, nearly 80 employees work in the HPI administration.

Reception
Executive Department
Project Management
Public Relations and Event Management
Admissions Office
Real Estate Development / Property Management
IT-Administration

Students

At Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) about 800 students are enrolled in the bachelor and master degree programs CyberSecurity, Data Engineering, Digital Health und IT-Systems Engineering. During their degree program, students are also involved in the student clubs at HPI. Student interests are represented by the eight-member elected board of the student council. Additional students are currently completing their education in the innovation method of Design Thinking at the HPI School of Design Thinking.

Student Clubs
Student Council

Alumni and Guests

Moreover, HPI provides many offers to its alumni and holds talks and events featuring distinguished guests. Those whose engagement for the institute has been particularly noteworthy are honored with the distinction of HPI Fellow.

Alumni
HPI Fellows

Degree Programs at HPI

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

Bachelor of Science:
IT-Systems Engineering
Master of Science:
Computer Science
Digital Health
IT-Systems Engineering
Cybersecurity (phased out)
Data Engineering (phased out)
Software Systems Engineering (phased out)
PhD

HPI Merch - Now available for online order

In our HPI Shop you can now find fair produced and certified merchandise like sweaters and t-shirts made of organic cotton, bags, water bottles, an erasable notebook and other sustainable accessories.