Brandenburg University of Technology

Senftenberg, Germany

Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg is a dynamic public technical university in eastern Germany, renowned for its interdisciplinary focus on environmental engineering, energy innovation, and structural transformation.
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Tuition Fees, Cost of Living & Accommodation at Brandenburg University of Technology

Cost Of Living

€ 8700

Undergraduate Fees International Students

€ 800

Bachelors

  • € 1848

Brandenburg University of Technology Departments

  • Faculty of Environmental and Natural Sciences
  • Faculty of Energy Engineering
  • Faculty of Industrial Engineering
  • Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering
  • Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
  • Faculty of Social Sciences

Step-by-Step Guide to Admission Requirements at Brandenburg University of Technology

1. Academic Qualifications

Secondary School Diploma equivalent to German Abitur (e.g., IB Diploma, A-Levels, or country-specific qualifications like SAT/ACT for U.S. students)

Minimum Grades: Generally top 50% of your graduating class (varies by program)

Preparatory Course (Studienkolleg): Required if your diploma isn't fully equivalent (1-year program + Feststellungsprüfung exam)

2. Language Proficiency

German-taught programs: TestDaF (4xTDN4), DSH-2, Goethe C2, or Telc C1

English-taught programs (limited): IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ iBT

3. Program-Specific Requirements

Circular Economy: Motivation letter highlighting environmental interest

Energy Engineering: Strong math/physics background (may require entrance exam)

Industrial Heritage Engineering: Portfolio for design-related tracks

4. Required Documents

Officially certified/accredited academic transcripts

Language certificate

Passport copy

CV (for some programs)

APS Certificate (for applicants from China, Vietnam, India, Mongolia)

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements.

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Brandenburg University of Technology Corporate Partnership

  • Vattenfall Europe: : Joint R&D on hydrogen storage in abandoned coal mines and renewable energy projects
  • Fraunhofer IMW : Co-manages the Lausitz Science Park startup incubator.
  • DB Netz AG : Redesigns railway infrastructure for post-mining landscapes
  • Lusatia Science Network : Regional alliance with 50+ SMEs for sustainable tech transfer
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Notable Achievements of Brandenburg University of Technology

Achievements

01.
Hydrogen-Powered City Districts

Partnered with Vattenfall to deploy BTU’s storage systems, now supplying clean energy to 15,000+ Lusatia households.

Year
2024
02.
"Most Transformative University" Award

Won Germany’s Sustainability Award for revitalizing post-mining regions through the "RevierTrans" research cluster (€25M DFG funding).

Year
2023
03.
Lausitz Science Park Inauguration

Transformed a former coal plant into a €80M innovation hub, now hosting 40+ green tech startups and industry labs (e.g., Siemens Energy).

Year
2023

Explore Programs & Courses at Brandenburg University of Technology

Program name
Tuition Fees
Deadlines
Bachelor of Architecture 3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
€351.6
15th Jan
Bachelors in Building and Art History 3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
€351.6
15th Jan
Bachelors in Civil Engineering 3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
€351.6
15th Jan
Bachelors in Urban Design and Urban Planning 3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
€351.6
15th Jan

Connect With Brandenburg University of Technology

  • Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus - Senftenberg 
  • +49 (0) 355 69 2105

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