Get to know your surroundings & people

There are a large number of international student groups or initiatives at BTU. In concrete terms, this means that student groups can be organised by country or region. It is also possible to form groups that combine several countries, such as Southeast Asia or LATAM (Latin America). Student initiatives bring together people with common interests, such as the BTU Collectors Hub, for collectors, or the BTU Writers, for lovers of international poetry. As the founder of such a group, you are a permanent point of contact for the university and are in regular dialogue. Twice a year, you will be invited to a round table at which all groups can exchange ideas and raise community concerns together with the International Relations Office. We also support you in finding rooms and offer expertise and financial support for events in an international context.

Have a look around to see if there is already a group that suits you. You can make great contacts there. If there is no suitable group yet, you are welcome to get in touch with us and we will support you in setting one up.

If you are talking about integration, the best example could be the Cottbus Open. This intercultural dimension adds more colour to the annual Cottbus city festival.

If you would like to know Germany from another point of view, the Student Activities Office offers you the opportunity to participate in a two-week homestay with a German host family. The programme fees are 40 Euro and includes costs for travelling to and from the host family, food and accommodation but no personal expenses. Here you find more information about the programme. For futher questions you are welcome to contact: marianne.methling(at)b-tu.de