About XU
Germany’s first university for digitisation and technology
A state-recognised private university in Potsdam. We teach digital skills through real projects with companies, so ideas turn into working innovations.
Who we are
Changemakers for a sustainable tomorrow
We work by the principle: think global, act local.
Our visionWe empower digital talents to become changemakers for a sustainable tomorrow.
Our missionWe shape interactive education, research and collaboration with a strong focus on digital transformation for sustainability, and foster an entrepreneurial, interdisciplinary mindset.
Recognised & accredited
State-recognised since 2018
A private university of applied sciences in Potsdam, close to Berlin.
State recognitionOfficially recognised in 2018 by the Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg.
AccreditationAccredited by ZEvA, the Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, which confirmed our sustainable and innovative study programmes.
Our people
Learn from professors and practitioners
Our faculty brings research and hands-on experience from industry and start-ups.
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Research
Research with real-world impact
We explore the future of education, technology and sustainability, linking digital innovation with global impact.
ZIM project: AI & sustainabilityOur third ZIM project, funded with €220K from mid-2025 to mid-2027, strengthens our profile in artificial intelligence and sustainability.
Projects with partner companiesStudents work on real challenges from partner companies every semester, guided by our faculty.
Erasmus+ projectsWith AI4All and DeepTech for Creative Trust, XU works with European partners on responsible, human-centred AI in education.
Find your place at XU
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