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DEAR PROSPECTIVE DEGREE COURSES THAT MEET DIFFERENT NEEDS COSTS OF LIVING AND ACCOMODATION SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS THE NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT REGARDING STUDENTS, FOREIGN STUDENTS AT GERMAN UNIVERSITIES With more than 70 study courses at three locations, BTU Studying at BTU is mostly free of tuition fees. Currently, stu- THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE assists interna- If you are seeking a university Cottbus–Senftenberg offers a wide spectrum of courses aimed dents are required to pay an enrolment fee of approximately tional applicants in regard to their choice of study programme BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg wants international students to with individual development op- at helping our students succeed in the employment market. 260 EUR per semester, which includes various services and a at BTU, the admissions process, as well as with registration feel at home at our university, which is why we have imple- portunities, you have chosen the The scope ranges from natural and engineering sciences to semester ticket, which permits free travel on all public trans- and enrolment procedures at the university upon arrival. It mented the National Code of Conduct Regarding Foreign right one in the BTU Cottbus– economics and cultural studies, as well as health sciences. We port in the state of Brandenburg, Berlin and railway to Dresden. also hosts an information session at the beginning of each Students at German Universities. All universities who sign Senftenberg! currently offer eleven study courses that are taught entirely We recommend that students budget between 500-700 semester which covers the various administrative procedu- this code aim to grant international students and prospective in English and a large number of double degree courses co- EUR per month for accommodation, health insurance, living res and cultural events that are offered throughout the year. international students the same rights as German or assimi- The good conditions for study offered by the BTU, which are organised with our international partner universities. expenses, books, etc. Of course, this amount depends enti- lated EU students wherever possible. International students regularly proven in the CHE ranking results in the ZEIT study rely on your individual lifestyle. Students can choose bet- THE BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (BIS) is the should also be given access to advice and special support for guide, are based on the very good supervisory relationship APPLICATION AND ADMISSION ween living on-campus in the student residences in a single office of organisation for all international study programmes the duration of their studies. The participating universities between students and teaching staff. The current ranking of Applicants who earned their higher education entrance qua- room with a shared kitchen and bathroom or a one-room at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Course coordinators are the agree on common quality standards and the Code defines May 2016, for example, lists the subjects Architecture and lification abroad are required to send their application for apartment, or off-campus in a private accommodation. contact persons for prospective students in regard to the how the admission procedure should be carried out, as well Applied Chemistry in the top group. admission by post to Uni-Assist e.V. Applicants for doctoral content of the study programmes. Course coordinators also as various technical, linguistic and social support standards. studies and persons who previously earned a degree at a Ger- www.b-tu.de/en › international › incoming-students help to ensure a smooth flow of the programme for students. As a student at BTU, you can expect all of these and more! A further significant benefit of our young university is its man (higher) education institution are exempt from this rule. › arrival › preparation excellent technical facilities: state-of-the-art laboratories, These applicants are required to send their applications for THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER offers a wide variety appealing lecture halls and a magnificent library. In our Col- admission directly to the BTU. of general and technical language courses for all students lege Study Introduction and Preparation Centre you can also OUTSTANDING RESEARCH during the semester. assess your skills again before you start studying. Preparation APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Specifically for international students, there are various cour- courses offer the chance to learn what may still be required • Foreign higher education entrance qualification that Excellent teaching should be matched not only by outstanding ses offered in German as a Foreign Language as well as inten- or refresh areas already learnt. The campuses in Cottbus and corresponds to a German higher education entrance research but also by the successful transfer of knowledge and sive German language courses before the start of the winter Senftenberg offer dedicated young people plenty of freedom qualification technology onto society and industry. BTU Cottbus–Senften- semester. The Foreign Language Center also offers the DSH in all areas of social life. • For English language study programmes: TOEFL Test (iBT) berg exemplifies these classic characteristics of a technical exam (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang), with a score of at least 79 points or a »Proof of English university and will continue to focus on developing these in which is a requirement for students looking to gain admis- I look forward to welcoming you to the BTU Cottbus–Senften- Language Skills« equivalent the future. In specific areas of expertise, BTU Cottbus–Senf- sion to any programmes taught in German at BTU. berg! tenberg enjoys not only national but international recognition. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GERMAN BTU actively collaborates with other universities in Germany FOR A SUCCESSFUL START TO YOUR STUDIES LANGUAGE STUDY PROGRAMMES and abroad, non-university based research institutions, regi- The BTU German Language Preparation Year »BRIDGE TO • Certificate of completion of level 2 of the German language onal small and medium-sized enterprises and also with vari- STUDIES« allows international applicants to improve their university entrance exam for foreign students (DSH) or a ous large globally active companies. Housing a Rolls Royce linguistic skills while also providing them with a greater per- »Proof of German Language Skills« equivalent (e.g. TestDaF University Technology Centre, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is a spective to achieve their study objectives. For participation in Jörg Steinbach 4x4, DSD 2) member of the international network operated by the corpo- the BTU Bridge Year Programme no tuition fees are charged. ration. Worldwide, only 26 universities have been honoured Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. (NUWM, UA) DSc. h.c. Hon.-Prof. (ECUST, CN) President of BTU Cottbus - Senftenberg For more information, please check: www.b-tu.de/en with membership, with only four located in Germany. › international › incoming-students › application-and-admission www.b-tu.de/en › research