The XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences, officially recognised by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Culture of the state of Brandenburg in 2018, is a private university founded in 2018. With more than 500 students, it is located in Potsdam and Berlin, Germany. The university's campus is located in the renowned Babelsberg film studios, often referred to as 'Germany's Hollywood', providing a distinctive and creative environment for students. The city of Potsdam, known as 'University City', offers excellent sports facilities, dining halls and a vibrant student life, while Berlin offers a wealth of cultural attractions, museums and a diverse international community.

XU Exponential University specialises in digitalisation, technology and sustainability, and offers undergraduate and graduate programmes taught entirely in English. These include digital business, digital marketing and social media, coding and software engineering, data science and digital transformation management. The university emphasises hands-on learning, applied research and project-based collaboration with industry partners including Adesso, Bosch, Deutsche Bahn and Volkswagen.

The university is proud of its innovative and interactive teaching approach, which includes small learning groups, flexible settings, and a focus on experimentation and prototyping. Students have the opportunity to work on real-life projects and gain practical experience while being mentored by leading practitioners from corporations, start-ups and experts in technology, science and research. One of the unique aspects of XU Exponential University is its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. The university offers a range of programmes designed to foster entrepreneurship and innovation, including the Climathon, the Green Duck Award and XU's Time.Lab. These initiatives empower students to contribute to the advancement of digitalisation and sustainability. Despite its recent establishment, the university has already gained recognition for its innovative and sustainable study programmes, as confirmed by the Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA) during the accreditation process.