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14.06.2022

ERASMUS+ supports the internationalization of studies and teaching at the BTU

The BTU has been actively involved in the ERASMUS+ mobility program for more than 20 years. With currently more than 200 contracts, it represents the central element of all student and staff mobilities within the BTU cooperation network and is thus an essential component of the overall university internationalization strategy.

Students with Europe flag in front of cherry grove

11.05.2022

BTU members donate for Ukraine

We are deeply concerned about the ongoing war in Ukraine. We would like to call on all students and employees of our university to support the Ukrainian people on the ground and the refugees with donations. The donation campaign will run until May 27, 2022.

BTU bags in the colors of Ukraine

03.05.2022

BTU sets an example for peaceful coexistence

On May 4, 2022, benches against racism were inaugurated at the university campuses in Cottbus and Senftenberg: At the central campus with BTU President Prof. Gesine Grande and at the Senftenberg campus with Vice President for Studies and Teaching Prof. Peer Schmidt

[Translate to Englisch:] Der Vizepräsident mit Mitarbeitenden am Campus Senftenberg.

28.04.2022

Baku as a guest in Lusatia

On April 26/27, 2022, a five-member delegation of the Azerbaijan University of Technology visited the BTU to discuss the further development of ongoing cooperation with the local presidium, representatives of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems, and the International Relations Office.

Group photo (from left to right): Prof. Dr. Fariz Amirov (university lecturer, Mechanical Engineering at the TU Azerbaijan), Prof. Dr. Subhan Namazov (Vice Rector for International Affairs at the TU Azerbaijan), Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Dr.h.c. Sylvio Simon (holder of the Chair of Machine Tools at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg), Prof. Dr. Vilayat Valiyev (Rector of the TU Azerbaijan), Prof. Dr. Gesine Grande (President of the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg), Samir Amirli (Azerbaijani student in the Master's programme in Mechanical Engineering), Prof. Dr. Yagub Piriyev (responsible in the Ministry of Education for universities and vocational schools), Ass. Prof. Mammadov, Arastun (university lecturer, Head of Education Department at the Technical University of Azerbaijan)

07.04.2022

Language learning opportunities for Ukrainians

Versatile language learning opportunities: Ukrainians enrolled in the BTU Guest Student Program can choose from a wide range of courses offered by the BTU Language Center - language courses in German, English and other world languages, language café and language tandem.

28.03.2022

BTU offers special programs for visiting students from Ukraine

As of now, the Guest Student Program at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg offers refugee students from Ukraine uncomplicated opportunities to participate in courses and sports classes, take advantage of language learning opportunities and study in the university library.

the German and Ukrainian flags in front of the IKMZ