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The current situation in the Middle East

We are observing the current situation in the Middle East with great concern and dismay.

International young talents discuss the future of energy and environmental technology in Wroclaw

From 16 to 18 June 2025, Wrocław became a hotspot for international energy expertise: young scientists gathered for the 24th time at the International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering - Student Edition (EEEIC StEd).

Logo: Lausitz Science Park

Events

Public opening ceremony of the women's place of Bilillee Machbuba at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg

09.07.2025 | 17:00 - 19:00

Studying & Teaching

Application for the winter semester 25/26

Find out about the study programmes at BTU and apply to start your studies in the winter semester!

EUNICE - Discover the potential of European educational cooperation

On University:Future Festival in Berlin BTU received the certificate of the Hochschulforum Digitalisierung for the successful strategy process within the framework of peer-to-peer consulting.

A sign of diversity and tolerance

The rainbow bench and the bench against racism will be inaugurated at the Kulturcampus Sachsendorf event. An initiative made up of Staff Members and students accompanied the re-installation of the...

Apply now for the "Deutschlandstipendium" scholarship

The BTU is awarding Deutschlandstipendien to particularly high-achieving and socially committed students only for the winter semester. Apply until July 11, 2025.

Welcome to BTU: International DAAD Scholars Gather for Exchange

BTU welcomes its new DAAD scholarship students from 23 countries, engaged in a wide range of fields. They enrich university life and contribute to the cultural diversity of the university.

Research & Transfer

Strong start to cooperation between BTU and MUL-CT

First professional exchange for the Science@Lausitz event series

Review: 2nd Annual Meeting of the Energy Innovation Centre (EIZ)

Exciting insights, digital solutions: Science, business and politics came together at the second Annual Meeting of the Energy Innovation Centre (EIZ).

Preserving biodiversity in agriculture

Scientists at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg are researching how biodiversity can be preserved in intensively used agricultural landscapes and increased again in the medium term.

First place for BTU researchers at business plan competition

There were 201 submissions, and the BTU team won! The founders of "quantum grade materials (qgm)" impressed the expert jury of the Berlin-Brandenburg business plan competition.

BTU introduces: Prof. Dr Moritz Schmidt, Professor of Coordination Chemistry

Since 1 May 2025, he has been Professor of Coordination Chemistry with a focus on radionuclides at the Institute of Materials Chemistry in the Faculty Environment and Natural Sciences.

Campus & Life

"World-class and a figurehead for the entire region"

BTU Vice President for Research and Transfer, the Mayor of Senftenberg and the Head of Health, Youth and Social Affairs of the OSL district honoured the achievements of Lausitz Dynamics

Family-friendly working, research and study conditions at BTU

BTU was honoured for the third time for its work and study environment that promotes compatibility.

während der lustigen Performance auf dem Forum

Students from our partner university Linköping University greet Cottbus

The flash mob was a cheerful reminder that it's okay to disrupt routines. It celebrated spontaneity, humour and, last but not least, our vibrant international campus community.

Commited and qualified: student receives women's advancement award

Ronja Tittel, a highly committed student of Biotechnology at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, is the winner of this year's Women's Aid Organisation Cottbus e.V. sponsorship award.

Portraitfoto Prof. Gesine Grande

The BTU positions itself against all forms of violence and discrimination

University is aware of its special responsibility for its students and employees, also in view of current social developments.

Charta der Vielfalt
Familie in der Hochschule
Audit familiengerechte Hochschule seit 2009
Gütesiegel des DHV
Eunice - European University
Code of Conduct
HRK-Audit - Internationalisierung der Hochschule 2009/2010
Total E-Quality - Diversity