University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Numerus Clausus

University of Applied Sciences Potsdam: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

Potsdam University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Potsdam, FHP) is a public institution established in 1991 following German reunification, enrolling approximately 3,200 students. Located on a modern campus in northern Potsdam, the university operates five departments: Architecture and Urban Design; Civil Engineering; Design; Information Sciences; and Social and Educational Sciences. FHP offers over 30 degree programs including Bachelor's and Master's degrees, with distinctive programs such as Interface Design, Conservation-Restoration, Cultural Work, and Urbanism. The university maintains a joint European Media Studies master's program with the University of Potsdam, combining media theory with practical application.

Type

University of Applied Sciences (public)

of international students

12%

No. of students (2018/19)

3,443

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).