A warm welcome to the academic year 2026/27
Many young faces look around curiously: at the university, in the city, in the region. The new academic year has begun. The first semester students are welcomed by the university management, students and staff with a colourful celebration in the Stadthalle Cottbus. With a varied programme, the enrolment ceremony aims to help them feel at home in their new home from day one, make new contacts and, above all, become part of the university community.
MATRICULATION CEREMONY AND OPENING OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Monday, 28 September 2026, 4 p.m.
Stadthalle Cottbus, Berliner Platz 6, 03046 Cottbus, Germany.
PROGRAMME
Doors open/meeting point: Foyer of the Stadthalle from 3.00 pm
(Snacks and drinks on sale)
3.30 pm Admission to the main hall of the Stadthalle
3.50 pm LAST ADMISSION
4.00 pm Start of the ceremony
Welcome address
Doreen Mohaupt, Mayor of Cottbus
Andreas Pfeiffer, Mayor of Senftenberg
Yashu Baghel und Johanna Krengel, Representative of the Students’ Council (StuRa)
Keynote address
President of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Prof. Dr Gesine Grande
Presentation of the DAAD Prize
to an international student at BTU
Formal enrolment ceremony
Vice-President for Studies and Teaching, Prof. Dr Peer Schmidt,
together with the deans of the six faculties, welcomes one student from each faculty on behalf of the new students.
The Open Symphonic Orchestra performs on stage
Social gathering
Foyer of the Stadthalle
Translation
The event will be held in German. Translation equipment for English is available. Please bring your ID as a deposit.
Online ticket booking
Stadthalle Cottbus, Berliner Platz 6, 03046 Cottbus, Germany
Further information
Contact us
Bereich Präsident*in
T +49 (0) 355 69-2963
konstanzeeller.keilholz(at)b-tu.de
