Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI)

• July 4, 2023
• Andrew

The Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) is a unique institution within the German university landscape. As the independent Faculty of Digital Engineering at the University of Potsdam, HPI combines excellent research and teaching with the advantages of private financing and a tuition-free study program. HPI stands out as the only university faculty in Germany where the degree program in “IT Systems Engineering” is entirely privately funded. Alongside this program, HPI offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in IT-Systems Engineering, as well as master’s degrees in Digital Health, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Software Systems Engineering. Additionally, HPI provides a supplemental study program in the innovative methodology of Design Thinking.

HPI is a leading educational institution that provides an optimal study and work environment for its students. The institute maintains strong collaborations with the business community and has established international connections, including partnerships with prestigious institutions such as Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. The institute emphasizes an ideal student-teacher ratio, enabling close cooperation between professors, senior researchers, lecturers, and academic staff members. This collaborative approach ensures that highly talented individuals are trained effectively in small-scale Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. As HPI looks towards the future, it remains committed to delivering world.