GO YOUR OWN WAY!

BY STUDYING AT BTU
COTTBUS–SENFTENBERG
BTU CONNECTS
LOOKING FOR A UNIVERSITY WITH INSPIRING MINDS

The only technical university in the state of

Brandenburg offers a wide range of courses
and plenty of room for your own ideas. Whe-
ther in the student body, the student council
or in self-initiated projects, the students at
the BTU and its locations have many oppor-
tunities to realize themselves. At the BTU
Cottbus-Senftenberg students find excellent
conditions with very favourable living costs.
In addition, the costs for local public trans-
port throughout Brandenburg and Berlin as GERMANY
well as for the regional express train to Dres- BRANDENBURG

den main station with the semester ticket

are covered. This leaves more possibilities for
individual life and leisure activities and the
fulfilment of personal wishes.

EUROPE
GERMANY

Students in the library at the

main campus in Cottbus,
designed by the renowned Swiss
architects Herzog & de Meuron

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INDIVIDUAL AND FLEXIBLE
DIFFERENT DEGREES FOR DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS

The excellent study environment convinces not only prospective

students from Germany, but also from abroad – the proportion of
international students is high at one-third and gives the campus an
international and familiar atmosphere

Today, educational pathways are becoming career, children and family is successful.
more and more heterogeneous and BTU has The courses offered include natural sciences
adapted to these requirements and needs. Of and engineering, but also economics, cultural
the almost 30 bachelor study programmes, studies and health sciences. With the latest
19 are research-oriented courses and nine technical equipment, good supervision and
can be studied applied. In addition, some de- innovative teaching concepts, our young, in-
gree programmes can be studied on a dual ternationally oriented university guarantees
basis or offer the option of a working student a practical, future-oriented course of study.
programme to accompany the studies. Additionally, we currently offer 13 study
In addition, individual time models – such as courses that are taught entirely in English
full-time or part-time, as well as part-time and a large number of double degree courses
or continuing education – can be chosen coorganised with our international partner
to ensure that the combination of studies, universities.

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GO YOUR OWN WAY
BY STUDYING AT BTU COTTBUS-SENFTENBERG

BACHELOR STUDY PROGRAMMES

research-oriented applied

. Architecture . Biotechnology
. Business Administration . Business Administration
. Business Administration and . Business Administration and
Engineering Engineering
. Civil Engineering . Electrical Engineering
. Computer Science . Instrumental and Vocal
. Culture and Technology Performance and Teaching
. eBusiness . Mechanical Engineering
. Economathematics . Nursing Science
. Electrical Engineering . Social Work
. Environmental and Resource . Therapy Science
Management
. Environmental Engineering
. Information and Media Technology research-oriented and applied
. Land Use and Water Management
. Materials Chemistry . Business Administration
. Mathematics . Business Administration and
. Mechanical Engineering Engineering
. Medical Informatics . Electrical Engineering
. Physics . Mechanical Engineering
. Urban Development and
Urban Planning

Students of Business
Administration and Engineering
at the Panta Rhei Research Center
for Lightweight Materials at the
main campus in Cottbus
MASTER STUDY PROGRAMMES

research-oriented

. Applied Mathematics . Environmental Engineering

. Architecture . Urban Design
. Civil Engineering . Processing Technologies of Materials
. Vocational Education in Healthcare . Process Technology – Process and
Professions Plant Technology
. Business Administration . Business Administration and
. Cyber Security Engineering
. eBusiness . Business Law for Technology
. Electrical Engineering Companies
. Environmental and Resource . World Heritage Studies
Management
. Euro Hydroinformatics and
Water Management applied
. Forensic Sciences and Engineering
. Heritage Conservation and . Biotechnology
Site Management . Business Administration and
. Computer Science Engineering
. Information and Media Technology . Electrical Engineering
. Climate-adapted Construction and . Mechanical Engineering
Operation . Social Work
. Culture and Technology
. Land Use and Water Management
. Mechanical Engineering research-oriented and applied
. Materials Chemistry
. Physics . Business Administration and
. Power Engineering Engineering
. Urban Planning . Electrical Engineering
. Transfers-Fluids-Materials in . Mechanical Engineering
Aeronautical and Space Applications

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TOP FIVE REASONS
TO STUDY AT THE BTU

1 Excellent facilities: modern laboratories,

student workplaces in studios, libraries
and PC pools as well as high-quality
technical research facilities
2 Mostly no tuition fees
3 Exceptional supervisory relationship
between lecturers and students
4 Varied and fairly priced accommo-
dation ranging from rooms in shared
student flats to modern housing and
apartments in student halls
5 Short travel distances for effective
studies to the three different campuses

Students relax in the »Leselooping« on the

forum at the main campus in Cottbus.
These were designed by architecture
students as part of their own art project

OUTSTANDING RESEARCH
TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY

Excellent teaching should be matched not The BTU actively collaborates with other
only by outstanding research but also by universities in Germany and abroad, non-
the successful transfer of knowledge and university based research institutions,
technology onto society and industry. The regional small and medium-sized enter-
BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg exemplifies prises and also with various large globally
these classic characteristics of a technical active companies. Housing a Rolls Royce
university and will continue to focus on University Technology Centre, the BTU
developing these in the future. In specific Cottbus-Senftenberg is a member of the
areas of expertise, the BTU enjoys not only international network operated by the cor-
national but international recognition. poration.

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COTTBUS SENFTENBERG
PRINCE MEETS FILM FESTIVAL A GEM FOR RECREATIONAL ATHLETES

Cottbus is a young university town that Senftenberg also has a lot to offer in
is gradually being shaped by student life. terms of culture, for example in the castle
In the centre between the Altmarkt and and fortress complex or in the »new sta-
campus, there are a number of student ge« theatre, which has made a name for
pubs as well as trendy restaurants and itself far beyond the region for many ye-
cafés. Many people who do not come ars. In the more than 70 year old Schau-
from the surrounding area are surprised spielhaus, guest performances, cabaret à
at how friendly this city presents itself. la carte as well as the Senftenberg reading
The river Spree and the parks with their and theatre cinema, provide excitement
beautiful old trees frame the old town and entertainment.
from the east. One of the cultural offe- If you are more interested in outdoor ac-
rings is the Brandenburg State Museum tivities, the city harbour is the right place
of Modern Art in the former diesel power for you. Of course, sports enthusiasts will
station on the Amtsteich, which captiva- also get their money‘s worth: ideal training
tes visitors with a very special combi- conditions for all fitness levels are availa-
nation of art and technical architecture. ble. Cycling, running, swimming, skating,
The Staatstheater Cottbus offers the riding and all water sports are particularly
finest in theatre with a sophisticated popular in the region. In the nearby Lusa-
repertoire ranging from drama to ballet tian Lakeland, in Saxon Switzerland and
and opera. The city‘s sights also include in the Spreewald many other recreational
Branitz Castle and the English-style park and sports activities are waiting for rela-
designed by Prince Pückler. An absolute xation seeking and adventurous students.
highlight is the Festival of Eastern Euro- Whether summer or winter, Senftenberg
pean Film, which every year in November proves with the »Snowtropolis« ski hall
transforms Cottbus into the metropolis that the city also has a heart for skiers
of film makers from Eastern Europe. and snowboarders. Recently Senftenberg
has even become a state-approved resort.

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APPLY IN THREE STEPS
CHOOSING, PREAPARING AND APPLYING

» STEP 1 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Choose a study programme. • Foreign higher education entrance
qualification that corresponds to a
» STEP 2 German higher education entrance
Prepare the documents needed and keep qualification
the application deadlines in mind. • For English language study program-
mes: TOEFL Test (iBT) with a score of
» STEP 3 at least 79 points or a »Proof of English
Prepare the application through Language Skills« equivalent (e.g. IELTS,
the right portal. min. 6.0)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION GERMAN LANGUAGE STUDY PRO-
Applicants who earned their higher educa- GRAMMES
tion entrance qualification abroad are re- • Certificate of completion of level 2
quired to send their application for admis- of the German language university
sion by post to Uni-Assist e.V. Applicants entrance exam for foreign students
for doctoral studies and persons who previ- (DSH) or a »Proof of German Language
ously earned a degree at a German (higher) Skills« equivalent (e.g. TestDaF 4x4,
education institution are exempt from this DSD 2)
rule. These applicants are required to send
their applications for admission directly to
the BTU.

Students in front of building 7,

which houses the Instrumental and
Vocal Performance and Teaching
and the university library on the
Cottbus-Sachsendorf Campus.

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JOIN THE BTU FAMILY
FOR A SUCCESSFUL STAY IN GERMANY

The International Relations Office (IRO) The Bureau of International Studies (BIS) is
assists international applicants with regards the office of organisation for all international
to their choice of study programme at the study programmes at BTU Cottbus-Senf-
BTU, the admissions process, as well as tenberg. Course coordinators are the con-
with registration and enrolment procedures tact persons for prospective students regar-
at the university upon arrival. It also hosts ding the content of the study programmes.
an information session at the beginning Course coordinators also help to ensure a
of each semester which covers the vari- smooth flow of the programme for students.
ous administrative procedures and cultural
events that are offered throughout the year.

View into a reading hall of the

Information-, Communications-
and Media Centre (IKMZ)
on the Main Campus

The Foreign Language Center offers a wide The BTU German Language Preparation
variety of general and technical language Year »Bridge to Studies« allows internati-
courses for all students during the semester. onal applicants to improve their linguistic
Specifically for international students, there skills while also providing them with a gre-
are various courses offered in German as a ater perspective to achieve their study ob-
Foreign Language as well as intensive Ger- jectives. For participation in the BTU Bridge
man language courses before the start of Year Programme no tuition fees are charged.
the winter semester. The Foreign Language
Center also offers the DSH exam (Deutsche
Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang),
which is a requirement for students loo-
king to gain admission to any programmes
taught in German at the BTU.
CONTACT

International Admission
E [email protected]

International Relations Office

P +49 (0)355 69 3128
E [email protected]

Bureau for International Studies

Doreen Röschel
P +49 (0)355 69 3815
E [email protected]

Language Centre
Katja Brachmann
P +49 (0)355 69 2782
E [email protected]

Bridge to Studies – German Language Preparation Year

Thomas Reif
P +49 (0)3573 85 287
E [email protected]

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