Brandenburg University of Technology, located in Brandenburg, Germany, is a technical university. Established in 1991 as a school for construction engineering, the institute received its stature of a university in 1994. The university was re-established in 2013. Being the only technical university in Germany it has research undertakings in the following fields:

  • Biotechnology, Environment, and Health
  • Cognitive and Dependable Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
  • Smart Regions and Heritage

Highlights

Type Public
Total number of students Approximately 7,280
International students 2,190 (25%)
Faculties 6
Types of degrees Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D.
Professors 183
Academic Employees 652
Non-Academic Employees 680
Application mode Online
Admission helpdesk +49 (0)355 69 2105, +49 (0)3573 85 286
internationaladmission(at)b-tu.de

Programs, campus, and residence

  • The university has three campuses which are further divided into six faculties.
  • Architecture, Engineering, Cultural Sciences, Economics, and Environmental Sciences programs of the university have been acknowledged worldwide.
  • International students are offered accommodation through 14 apartments along with one to four rooms in the guest.

Brandenburg University of Technology Admission

How to Apply

All the international candidates are required to apply by using the uni-assist application portal

Application Deadline

  • Summer Semester: 15th January
  • Winter Semester: 15th July

Application Requirements

  • Application page of uni-assist (signed)
  • An authentic copy of the higher education entrance qualification
  • Proof of language skills
    • Proof of English language proficiency:
      • TOEFL iBT: 79/80
      • IELTS Academic: 6.0/6.5
      • Cambridge Certificate Advanced English: B
      • Cambridge Certificate Proficiency in English: C
      • UniCert: Stufe II
    • Proof of German language proficiency:
      • DSH Level 2
      • TestDaF 4x4
      • DSD 2
    • Copy of passport/official personal identification
  • Copy of an official habitation sanction for Germany, if obtainable
  • The latest curriculum vitae
  • Letter of approval to study from the parents for immature candidates
  • Application processing fee: €75.00

Cost of Attendance

Studying at BTU is mostly free of (study) charges. However, the students have to pay the semester fees.

Cost Expenses (€)
Cottbus Student Services 70.00 
Student Body 14.00 
Social Fund 1.00
Enrolment and Registration Fees 51.00 
Semester Ticket 154.88 
Rent (including added expenses) 180 - 350 
Food 150 
Health insurance or medical expenses 80 
Miscellaneous (clothes, study materials, leisure activities) 200 - 300 

Brandenburg University of Technology Scholarships

The International Relations Office awards the following scholarships to international students:

  • STIBET I - Scholarship and Support Program
  • STIBET - Ph.D. Program
  • Germany Scholarships at BTU
  • Scholarships in the Framework of the Women's Advancement Initiative
  • Motivational Scholarships for Study Initiation