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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Application

You would like to apply for a degree at the Hasso Plattner Institute? Prospective students will find all information about the application process, required documents and deadlines to be met below.

Application for Studies at the Highest Level

All degree programs are admission restricted to guarantee the high quality of teaching at the Hasso Plattner Institute. Every year at the start of the winter semester, HPI admits 80 Bachelor students. The Master's program can be started in the winter or summer semester, depending on the program. Here, HPI selects approx. 30 applicants in each Master's program.

There are no tuition fees for studying at the Hasso Plattner Institute. As students of the joint Digital Engineering Faculty, our students are enrolled at the University of Potsdam and pay the semester fee charged there.

Bachelor
The bachelor’s program in IT Systems Engineering, comprised of six semesters, is the first state-accredited academic degree at HPI. The general higher education school-leaving diploma (high school diploma) is an entry requirement.
Master
The master’s programs are comprised of four semesters. For admission to the programs an undergraduate degree in the same or a related computer science field is necessary.
Doctorate
PhD candidates at HPI can earn their degree while working as a research assistant in one of the resea rch groups or as a scholarship holder at the HPI Research School.

Application and Enrollment Deadlines

You can find the current dates and deadlines for application and enrollment on the University of Potsdam website.

Apply for Design Thinking

Design Thinking
The HPI School of Design Thinking provides information on the application procedure for its postgraduate training program in Design Thinking.

CHE-Ranking 2021/2022

According to the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE), the HPI is one of the four best providers of computer science courses at German universities.

The Bachelor IT-Systems Engineering received the best rating in two categories in this top group.

Study Advisory Service

Questions regarding the academic programs

Prof. Dr. Holger Giese
Consultations: Currently by appointment
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Questions regarding the application process

Johanna Schulz
Tel.: +49 (0)331 5509-4808
bachelor-info(at)hpi.de
master-info(at)hpi.de
Alexandra Hemmert
Tel.: +49-(0)331 5509-3470
bachelor-info(at)hpi.de
master-info(at)hpi.de

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.

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

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