Living: in Cottbus and Senftenberg

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Finding a new place to live can be challenging, especially in a new environment. Your admission letter does not automatically guarantee you a place in a student residence – you have to apply for it separately. To increase your chances of getting a room, we recommend applying to several dormitories. You should also look for an apartment or room on the private housing market.

Room in a shared apartment (WG – Wohngemeinschaft)

In Germany, it is also common for students to live alone or with friends. When two or more people share an apartment, it is called a "WG" (Wohngemeinschaft) in Germany. If you are looking for a room in a WG, the best place to look is wg-gesucht.
Mostly, people are looking for a new flatmate. They would like to get to know you a bit before inviting you to a WG-Casting. Tell them about your hobbies, interests, and customs. Being invited to view the flat does not guarantee that you will get the room. Therefore, contact several WGs!
If you are asked for a SCHUFA (German proof of ability to pay for rent), inform them of other ways to demonstrate your financial responsibility (e.g. a blocked account, a third-party declaration, proof of income).

Free housing market in Cottbus and Senftenberg

Municipal housing companies

In general, flats which are provided by municipal housing companies are usually unfurnished. Also, it is a possibility to rent a flat with other students or people. Get in contact with fellow students and look together for housing. Please note, to get a new apartment might take some time.

ProvidersHow do you apply?
Cottbus: GWC (Gebäudewirtschaft Cottbus GmbH) offers unfurnished flats in various districts of Cottbus. You can find general information on GWC here.Please fill in the contact form and GWC will get in touch with specific offers. Tip: Do not narrow down your search criteria too much! Step by Step Guide GWC
Cottbus: eG Wohnen (Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft) offers unfurnished flats in various districts of Cottbus. You can find general information on eG Wohnen here.Please fill in the contact form (only page 1) and send it to vermietungscenter(at)eg-wohnen.de Tip: Do not narrow down your search criteria too much!
Senftenberg: Die Senftenberger (Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft) offers unfurnished flats in various districts of Senftenberg. You can find general information on Die Senftenberger here.Please send your housing request via e-mail to mail(at)die-senftenberger.de.
Senftenberg: KWG Senftenberg (Kommunale Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH im Lausitzer Seenland) offers unfurnished flats in various districts of Senftenberg. You can find general informaiton on KWG Senftenberg here.Check the availabilities on the following homepage (for “Wohnort” choose Senftenberg) and via the exposé you can directly fill in the contact form.

Offers on the private housing market

This collection of links generally includes references to external private portals offering services from various providers. The university has not reviewed these links and has no contractual relationship with the providers. The selection of links is made without preference or warranty. It is up to users to independently review the offers.

The following homepage provides useful tips on how to successfully find an apartment or room in Germany: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/living-in-germany/housing-mobility/housing-registration.

Housing options in the surroundings of Cottbus

There are additional housing options in the immediate vicinity of Cottbus. You can reach the following nearby cities by public transport in a maximum of 30 minutes – the journey by bus or train is included in the semester ticket.

The following overview lists housing companies that offer affordable accommodation:

  • Peitz (14 km away from Cottbus, around 30 minutes by bus): You can find current offers and the contact details of the WBVG Peitz here.
  • Spremberg (22 km away from Cottbus, around 18 minutes by bus): You can find current offers and the application form of the Gesellschaft für Wohnungsbau mbH - GeWoBa here.
  • Forst (25 km away from Cottbus, around 20 minutes by train): You can find current offers and the contact details of the Forster Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH here.
  • Lübbenau (32 km away from Cottbus, around 20 minutes by train): You can find current offers and the application form of the WIS Wohnungsbaugesellschaft im Spreewald mbH here.
  • Lübben (41 km away from Cottbus, around 30 minutes by train): You can find current offers and the application form of the Genossenschaftliche Wohngemeinschaft Lübben eG here.

You can also find offers on the free housing market in the vicinity of Cottbus via the above-mentioned portals: Link.

Rooms for single nights and short-term stays

If you are planning to come to BTU soon and have not yet found any accommodation, we recommend booking temporary accommodation for the first few days or weeks. Please note that you cannot register your address with the following temporary accommodation options.

  • Cottbus:Jugendherberge Cottbus (youth hostel), check the availability on their homepage or send them an e-mail: homepage.
  • Cottbus: HÜFA GmbH (around € 35-40 per day, monthly rate around € 500), booking request can be made via the following form.
  • Senftenberg: Apartments am Schlosspark: homepage.
  • Senftenberg: Aparthotel zum Löwen: homepage.
  • Senftenberg: Spreezeit Hotel Connect: homepage.
Support Options

The university, along with other stakeholders and institutions in the city and region, is striving to support international students in their search as best as possible. We are collecting current support offers here:

  • The housing consultation hours take place from March 10 to May 14 every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM in Room 4.20 (4th floor), Main Building, Central Campus.

    Our accommodation tutor Julia provides individual guidance in your housing search and supports you with helpful information and practical assistance.

    If you are not yet in Germany, you are welcome to contact us by email or arrange an online appointment.

    Please feel free to email international+studystart(at)b-tu.de
     
  • WhatsApp group channel founded and managed by the Quasimono student club. They post current accommodation offers. To stay updated, follow the channel Accommodation for new students in Cottbus on WhatsApp: