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Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg

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world rank  1632

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Founded in 2013, Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cottbus (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Brandenburg. This institution also has a branch campus in Senftenberg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Brandenburg (Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of Brandenburg), Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 12-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this German higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Control Typepublic

Entity

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name (English) Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
Founded 2013 Merger between Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus (1991) and Hochschule Lausitz (1991)
Motto Wir gestalten nachhaltige Zukunft
We create a sustainable future
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University Location

Address Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1
Cottbus
03046 Brandenburg
Germany
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Phone Number (355) 69-0
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Fax Number
Other locations Senftenberg

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Recognition and Accreditation

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Brandenburg

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1991


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's academic range and degree level offering.



Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg.



Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Admission Info


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Admission Office Admission Office

Platz der Dt. Einheit 1
Cottbus 03046
(355) 69 2105


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Size and Profile

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Size and Profile


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Control Type Control Type

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Entity Type Entity Type

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Facilities


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Library University Library

Yes Visit Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Library


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Housing University Housing

Yes


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Services


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)European University Association (EUA)


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