ERASMUS+ can make it happen!

The ERASMUS+ Programme, is one of the world’s largest and well-known mobility programmes for study exchanges connecting over 3,000 universities in 33  European countries. Erasmus+ enables full-time students at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg to partially complete their studies through 100 European partner universites with over 250 study placements.
Students can partcipate in ERASMUS+ one or more times during their every phase of their studies ( Bachelor, Master, PhD). The study stay is possible for at least 2 months long and at most 12 months.

Benefits of the ERASMUS+ exchange studies

  • Advice and Application at the BTU Cottbus- Senftenberg International Relations Office
  • Academic recognition of your study performance abroad according to the ERASMUS+ Learning Agreement
  • Exemption from the tuition fees of your host university
  • ERASMUS+ financial support
  • Combination physical/virtual study abroad (e.g., begin study 5 to 30 days on-site, continue virtually)
  • additional funding

How do I apply for ERASMUS+?

Apply now for a semester abroad in the academic year 2025/2026 (winter semester 2025/26 and / or summer semester 2026).

Application Deadline: 01 February 2025

Online Application Portal: MoveOn

Required Documents:
1. Application cover sheet
2. Learning Agreement
3. Declaration of honour for additional funding
4. Letter of motivation
5. CV
6. Transcript of records
7. Certificate of enrolment
8. Language certificate

Explanations of the application documents and the application procedure can be found here

This is how the selection of applicants takes place at the BTU.

More Information about the Erasmus+ program can be found here.

Experience reports

Here you can find the experience reports (mainly in German) from students of the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

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