Digital Неalth
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- local admission restriction (local NC)
- Study Mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- There are no tuition fees for this program. Students only pay the standard semester fee, which currently amounts to approximately €320 per semеstеr
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Program Video
Hasso-Plattner-Institut Student Stories: Juan talks about his Digital Health Master‘s Degree
M.Sc. Computer Science Scholarship – Apply by 10 May and benefit from 1,100 €/month
Monthly funding for international master's students.
Course Description
Shape the future of healthcare with the M.Sc. in Digital Health at the renowned Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering (HPI), the joint digital engineering faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI—just a short distance from Berlin. This innovative program prepares students to become pioneers in digital health, blending cutting-edge technology with ethical and legal insights. Learn to develop advanced hardware and software solutions that enable personalized prevention, precise diagnoses, and targeted therapies. Gain the skills to lead the digital transformation in healthcare, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs—making a real impact in the global health landscape.
The program is ideal for students with a background in computer science, healthcare, or related fields who are passionate about leveraging technology to revolutionize healthcare systems.
The program consists of 120 credit points (CP) and is structured as follows:
- Mandatory Modules (36 CP):
- Health Systems and Sciences for Digital Health (6 CP)
- Software Architectures for Digital Health (6 CP)
- Ethics, Law, and Compliance for Digital Health (6 CP)
- Digital Health Business and Process Transformation (6 CP)
- Digital Health Project Lab (12 CP)
- Elective Modules (42 CP):
- Two Areas of Specialization (18 CP each): Choose from:
- Scalable Computing and Algorithms for Digital Health
- Digitalization of Clinical and Research Processes
- Acquisition, Processing, and Analysis of Health Data
- Health Data Security
Each specialization includes: Concepts and Methods, Technologies and Tools, and Specialization modules.
- One Elective Module (6 CP): Choose from:
- Communication Skills
- Management and Leadership
- Design Thinking Basic
- Design Thinking Advanced
- Two Areas of Specialization (18 CP each): Choose from:
- Bridge Modules/Additional Electives (12 CP):
- Principles of IT Systems
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Introduction to Principles in Medicine
- Fundamentals of Healthcare Systems
- Master’s Thesis (30 CP)
The M.Sc. in Digital Health is a four-semester program offered at the Faculty of Digital Engineering, jointly established by the University of Potsdam and the Hasso Plattner Institute. Students gain expertise in analyzing, designing, and implementing secure IT systems for healthcare while addressing critical ethical and legal issues. To graduate, students must earn 120 CP, covering Digital Health modules, bridge or elective modules, specializations, professional skills, and a project lab.
Revolutionize the Healthcare Sector – the advancing digitalization in medicine will significantly change the healthcare system in the coming years. With a master's degree in Digital Health, you can be part of this change and help shape it. Graduates can pursue careers such as:
- Digital Health Project Manager
- Health Data Analyst
- IT Consultant in Healthcare
- Software Developer for Medical Applications
- Health Informatics Specialist
- Researcher in Digital Health Technologies
- Product Manager in Health Tech Companies
- Data Security Expert in Healthcare Settings
Special Program Features
Experience Potsdam’s Rich Cultural Landscape
Live in Potsdam, a UNESCO World Heritage city with historic palaces, scenic parks, and a thriving student scene, offering an inspiring backdrop for academic and personal growth.
Proximity to Berlin’s Dynamic Tech Ecosystem
Enjoy quick access to Berlin’s vibrant startup and healthcare tech scene, offering abundant networking opportunities, internships, and career prospects in Germany’s innovation capital.
Join the HPI Digital Health Cluster
The HPI Digital Health Cluster fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative projects, and a global exchange of ideas, preparing you to lead in digital health advancements. → More Info
Webinars with MyGermanUniversity
Upcoming webinars
03 February 2027, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI)
M.Sc. Digital Неalth Info events by the University
8 December 2026, 11:00 AM (CET)
On campusOpen Start-up Consultation – Potsdam Transfer
Got a business idea or thinking about going freelance alongside your studies? Just bring it along to the University of Potsdam's Startup Service: At the free open start-up consultation, you'll discuss your idea with the start-up advisors from Potsdam Transfer, get your questions answered and find out about next steps and funding options – no registration needed.
16 December 2026, 04:00 PM (CET)OnlineGlobal Design Thinking Workshop
Want to go through the entire Design Thinking process in an international team – with no prior experience required? That's exactly what the Global Design Thinking Workshop (GDTW) at the HPI d-school offers: a six-day intensive program during the lecture-free period, open to students of all disciplines and academic levels. The workshop is held entirely in English; on completion you receive a certificate and 3 ECTS credits – and participation is free of charge for University of Potsdam students. In this online info session, Dr. Claudia Nicolai, Academic Director of the HPI d-school, walks you through the program: structure, how the sprint works in practice, workload and learning experience. You can put your questions to her directly. The next workshop takes place in March 2027.
4-29 January 2027On campusDiscovery Days 2027
What does a real lecture feel like? Find out at the Discovery Days: Throughout January, all faculties of the University of Potsdam open their regular lectures and seminars to prospective students – from English and Mathematics to Chemistry, Law and teacher training. You put together your own schedule and attend exactly the classes that interest you. The Central Student Advisory Service adds a weekly changing supporting program with discussion rounds with current students, talks on teaching degrees and information on application and admission. Not sure which subject is right for you? Try the university's Online Self-Assessment (OSA) in advance.
12 March 2027, 10:00 AM (CET)OnlineMaster's Info Day 2027
From Bioinformatics and Digital Health to War and Conflict Studies: At the digital Master's Info Day, faculty and students present the University of Potsdam's master's programs in interactive Zoom sessions – covering content, objectives and career prospects. The supporting program via Zoom and YouTube livestream covers application and enrollment, living and studying in Potsdam, and studying with children, a disability or a chronic illness. Together with the International Office, there are English-language sessions specifically for international prospective students on visas, housing and financing your studies, and the Career Service adds a session on "Working in Germany". Everything takes place online – so you can join from anywhere in the world.
11 June 2027, 09:00 AM (CET)OnlineUniversity Open House 2027
Sports Management, Life Sciences or maybe Computational Linguistics? At the University Open House, all degree programs of the University of Potsdam present themselves in a single day and invite you to talk to them. There are also cross-disciplinary talks, for example on how to apply, on teacher training, on financial aid and scholarships or on studying abroad. At the info fair, central institutions such as the International Office, University Sports and the Central Student Advisory Service are on hand, along with the student services organization and the employment agency. In the afternoon, there are tours of the library and student residences as well as campus tours to the Golm and Am Neuen Palais locations. For prospective international students, the university offers an online advisory session the day before – in English on request.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "Digital Неalth" are:
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent first academic degree from a recognized university in computer science or a closely related field. If the bachelor's degree is not yet completed, proof of the following minimum credit points (CP) is required:
- 140 CP (for programs with 180 CP in total)
- 170 CP (for programs with 210 CP in total)
- 200 CP (for programs with 240 CР in tοtal)
- At least 12 CP in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistical Concepts and Models, or Empirical Research Processes
- Proof of programming skills in languages like R, Python, Matlab, C++, Java, etc.
- 6 CP each in either:
- "Principles of IT-Systems" and "Fundamentals of Programming", or
- "Introduction to Principles of Medicine" and "Fundamentals of Healthcare Systеms"
Subject Specific Test
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishSpecification: at least 180 points
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application deadline | 01 Junein > 6 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info |
| Application fee | uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester). |
German Students
| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application deadline | 01 Junein > 6 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university → More info |
Other EU Students
| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application deadline | 01 Junein > 6 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info |
| Application fee | uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester). |
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
Diploma supplement, module catalogs, or study/exam regulatiοns
Such as internships, vocational training or work experiencе
If documents are not in German or Εnglish
Mandatory for applicants with degrees from India, China, or Viеtnam
Location
Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Dr. Jasmin Cirillo
Program Manager Digital Health (M.Sc.)
Contact Details:
+49 331 5509-167
master-info@hpi.de
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