How to apply?

We are pleased about your interest in studying at the Brandenburg University of Technology. 

  • Applicants with German nationality, a German school leaving examination or transfer students within Germany have to apply directly at BTU.
  • The documents of every applicant for a full-time study at BTU with international credentials have to be verified by Uni-assist e.V.

 

3 easy steps on how to apply

  1. Preparation of application documents
  2. Transfer the processing fee to  Uni-Assist
  3. Send your printed application documents to  Uni-Assist  
  • Uni-assist e.V. checks your documents for completeness, genuineness, and if they meet the all requirements. Please see  here for more information on Uni-Assist.
  • Please send your application documents as early as possible to Uni-Assist. Pay attention to the application deadlines! If you can't meet the deadlines please contact us directly.

 

The following documents are required to apply: 

  • A complete application form (please note that English-language programmes have their own application forms. You can find the forms under downloads.  
  • Documents of higher education entrance qualification (e.g. Secondary School Leaving Certificate, High school diploma, A-levels, “Abitur”, transcripts for one or two years of university studies, etc.)
  • For Master applications: certificate and transcripts of your Bachelor’s degree 
  • Proof of language proficiency: 
    For study programmes conducted in German: “Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang” DSH2 or equivalent f Information Sheet "German language proficiency
  • For study programmes conducted in English: TOEFL, minimum score of 550 points (paper based), 213 points (computer based) or 79 points (internet based); equivalents: IELTS (minimum 6.5 points) or Cambridge Advanced English (minimum B); Cambridge Certificate of ProficiencyTest (minimum B). 
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation (only for English-speaking Master programmes) 
  • Copy of passport

 

Send your application documents to Uni-Assist: 
BTU Cottbus
c/o uni-assist e.V.
Helmholtzstr. 2-9
10587 Berlin
Germany 

Information regarding administrative fees can be found  here
Information regarding money transfer can be found  here


You can find frequently ask questions here: FAQ

Contact and Consultation

International Office
Ms. Kathrin Klotz
International Admissions
Main Building
Room 4.36
Phone: 0355-69 21 05
 internationaladmission[at]tu-cottbus.de 

Office Hours

Tuesday
10.00 - 12.00 a.m. and
Thursday
2.00 - 4.00 p.m.

Further Information:

Semester timetable summer semester 2012

 Information Portal: Teaching