The international students at our institutions of higher education enrich the higher education world both culturally and academically. In recognition of this fact, the DAAD-Prize is awarded annually to foreign students, who graduate from institutions of higher education in the Federal Republic of Germany and who excel in their academic achievement and show a notable social and intercultural commitment.

Since 1995 BTU Cottbus awards a prize, which is financed by the DAAD, at the annual grand opening of the new academic year.