Welcome to the BTU Cottbus

The four faculties of the BTU extend a warm welcome to you to come and study at our university. The faculties offer a broad spectrum of both classical, contemporary and job market oriented academic programmes in natural and engineering sciences, as well as in various fields of economics and cultural studies Students can obtain their degrees through full or part-time studies, even if they are already working or need further training in a specific subject.
Armed with state-of-the art technical facilities, we provide the best possible learning framework, which ensures that our young, internationally-oriented university can provide practical, forward-looking training that is specifically tailored to the needs of business and industry embrace, thereby preparing our graduates for a successful career.
Ninety percent of our academic programmes have already been adapted to meet the requirements of the Bologna Accords with respect to Bachelor/Master degrees. For certain academic programmes, it is still possible to chose between a German Diplom or a Bachelor/Master’s degree.
Except for certain Master programmes the BTU Cottbus does not require tuition fees. Students pay a fee of € 217.45  per semester, which includes the Semesterticket.

Advantages and Opportunities

What we offer
•    excellently equipped modern laboratories, first-rate technical research facilities
•    good student-teacher ratio
•    attractive university campus atmosphere
•    international and interdisciplinary learning

Your opportunities
•    high-level academics with a practical orientation
•    excellent career opportunities in national and international job markets
•    no admissions restrictions for any of our academic programmes
•    short times to degree
•    international experience, intercultural competencies
•    compact campus – more effective learning experience
•    acquisition of soft skills