With interdisciplinary research, innovative teaching, knowledge and technology transfer and further education, BTU is looking for solution approaches that solve international as well as national and regional problems. These include challenges in the areas of energy, healthcare, environment, IT-based networks and communication and also cultural and social issues.
Situated in the heart of the Lausitz region, BTU combines outstanding international research with future-oriented teaching. It makes an important contribution to society, our culture and the economy through knowledge and technology transfer and with further education. As a technical university, BTU offers a teaching concept found nowhere else in Germany: our courses of study lead to either a university or a university of applied science degree, or to a so-called dual education degree, which is obtained through a combination of academic schooling and vocational training.
Whether close to the university, surrounded by greenery in the countryside, centrally or furnished - Cottbus and Senftenberg offer the perfect accommodation for all requirements and this from as little as 180 euros / month. This, in turn, leaves more scope for your free time and personal wishes.
The University Library presents its libraries in 3 locations: Central Campus Cottbus; Campus Senftenberg; Campus Sachsendorf.
Small university yet plenty on offer for campus life! On the BTU Campus, many involved young people meet and form special interests groups. Whether sports, social commitment or technology - all students will find others who are like-minded at the BTU. And if the university doesn't already offer the group you are looking for, you can simply start this yourself!
Beach volleyball, windsurfing and sport climbing are just three sports of our colorful sports course portfolio.
The university sports of the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg offers you a super sporty balance with a wide range of sports at student-friendly prices. Each semester, we create a variety of courses for you so that you can find a balance to the tough university routine.
In total, we organize 110 courses per week for you in over 50 different sports. 90 motivated instructors are looking forward to seeing you.
How can we utilize existing potentials in order to make the BTU Cottbus – Senfteberg an even more international institution for teaching and research? How can we achieve that everybody – professors, employees and students feel appreciated and are enabled to contribute with their strengths to the development of our university?
We believe the differences between all members of the university are one of its greatest potentials. Therefore BTU Cottbus – Senftenberg sees the encouragement of diversity as its duty. This is expressed in the university’s self-understanding and "Charta of Diversity".
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 246 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 1360 | 1441 | 1687 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| - | - | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 18 reviews
The thing which is inspiring, is that It is Cutting edge research field that holds brighter future for humanity. Either it is to fight against the disease or to overcome world hunger problem, it covers all aspects. In Pakistan due to lack of resources, we couldn't reach the ultimate goal of field but i am confident to do so.
This university is a nice place for international student. They provide excellent education. But the problem is the city is small and have accomodation problems. Overall,it is a good campus..Faculties are helpful. There are so many extracurricular activities to do which is very helpful
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