Guide for New International Students: Getting Started

So, you have decided on a study abroad or full-time studies at BTU Cottbus, but before you pack your bags and set forth for Germany, there are a few things which you should take care of while you are still in your home country. 

The International Office has created a guide for international students which should help them before, during, and after their studies at BTU Cottbus.

On this website you will find information concerning enrolment at BTU, what you should do before arriving in Germany, what documents and prerequisites are necessary in order to study at BTU, and many other useful topics.
 

First Steps...

Preparation

Getting to Cottbus

After your Arrival

Travel preparations

Arrival information

First steps in Cottbus

Visa

Short-term accomodation options

Welcome and Service Point

Funding opportunities

Useful tips for your start in Cottbus

Living in Cottbus

 

Brochure: Welcome to Cottbus

Along with the information you can find on our website, we have created a brochure with further information about the enrolment process
("First Steps in Cottbus"), traveling to Cottbus, the cost of living in Cottbus, Brandenburg Technical University, and the Cottbus region.

Download: f Brochure

 
 

Contact

International Office
Welcome and Service Point
Main Building
4th floor

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1
03046 Cottbus

Office Hours

Tuesday 
10 - 12 a.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.
and
Thursday 
10 - 12 a.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.
or by arrangement 

Central Contact Information

Phone: +49 (0)355 69 2803
Fax:     +49 (0)355 69 2108
 intoff[at]tu-cottbus.de