Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
Cottbus/Senftenberg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #601
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 7,700
- International students
- 40%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2013
Overview
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is a public research-oriented university located in Cottbus and Senftenberg, Brandenburg, Germany. With more than 7,000 students from over 126 countries, BTU offers Bachelor, Master, and PhD programmes across engineering, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The university is a member of the EUNICE European University Alliance and is known for its international focus and strong research profile.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Environment
- Business
- Health
- Architecture
- Social Sciences
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Law
- Urban Planning
Accreditation: German Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat); programme-level by ZEvA and ASIIN
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- July 15 (Winter Semester), January 15 (Summer Semester)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studium@b-tu.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Free / semester
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Public universities in Brandenburg do not charge tuition fees for consecutive degrees. Students pay a Semesterbeitrag (semester contribution); for example, the AI M.Sc. programme lists a semester fee of 391.80 EUR, which typically includes a public transport ticket and student services contributions.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | Winter, Summer |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.