Studying at BTU

The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus (BTU), founded in 1991, is the only technical university in the State of Brandenburg. Scientists, engineers, architects, as well as urban and regional planners, receive excellent training at our attractive university campus.

BTU Cottbus offers superior facilities and study conditions in our fields of technical and scientific specialisation, in addition to forward looking, interdisciplinary courses in the humanities and social sciences.

BTU Cottbus is an attractive campus university which is unique in Germany. Our green campus is located close to the historic city centre of Cottbus and offers a broad spectrum of amenities such as lecture halls, seminar rooms, laboratories, library, student accommodations, clubs, cafeteria, restaurants, sports and medical facilities.

The campus is surrounded by green lawns and gardens. The vibrant city centre is within close walking distance. Our university and its students are an integral element of the social and intellectual life of the city of Cottbus.

BTU Cottbus offers the perfect atmosphere conducive to quiet study work or lively leisure activities.

Please consult the brochure  "Welcome to Cottbus" published by our International Office for more information and general advice on accommodation options, as well as various topics concerning living and studying in Cottbus.