The Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), affiliated with the University of Potsdam, is one of Germany's most prestigious institutes for IT systems engineering and digital education. It maintains dedicated research chairs in cybersecurity and internet security.
Its IT-systems engineering bachelor's and master's degrees include security tracks covering secure software engineering, network security, and security operations, with project-based, industry-oriented teaching.
Thanks to private endowment, the programmes are tuition-free for admitted students, combining elite resources with public-university accessibility.