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Student guidance and counselling represented at the "International Round Table"
The Central Student Guidance and Counselling Service took part in the International Student Groups Round Table and presented its services there. The aim of the event was to make existing challenges in the everyday life of international students visible and to discuss possible solutions together
As part of the discussion, various problems were addressed, including difficult access to suitable contact persons, full German courses at the start of the semester and issues of social and cultural integration.
The student guidance and counselling service presented its existing workshops and counselling services, which were largely rated positively by the participants - in particular in the area of learning strategies. At the same time, it became clear that individual formats could be further developed in order to better cater to the needs of international students, in particular in the Master's programme.
Ideas for new solutions were also collected together, including more closely networked workshop formats with international and German student councils, cultural exchange formats and low-threshold support services such as tandem language learning or mentoring programmes. The student guidance and counselling service is taking these ideas on board and is currently examining possible implementations in cooperation with other stakeholders at the university.
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We would like to thank you for the open dialogue and look forward to further expanding our support for international students.
Feeling lonely? Presentation of the project "STUDICARE Belonging - Lonely no more"
Do you know the feeling of loneliness? Do you somehow feel alone despite the many people around you? Or do you wish you felt more like you belonged again, be it at your university, in your circle of friends or in your neighbourhood? Studying and adult commitments can have an isolating effect. Perhaps you would like to create more space for social life again?
Then you've come to the right place! Our StudiCare-Belonging online training can help you to understand feelings of loneliness and take small steps to build more social connectedness and well-being.
You can find the link to registration and further information here.
Perspectives for international students on the German Job Market
Student guidance and counselling at the "Einstieg Berlin" trade fair
Last weekend, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg's student guidance and counselling service was represented at the "Einstieg Berlin" trade fair. Our staff were on hand to provide information about the wide range of degree programmes on offer at BTU, provide insights into course content and answer questions about application, admission and starting your studies.
Review of the Perspectives Day in Brandenburg We were there!
On Friday, 7 November 2025, the Perspectives Day took place at the Domgymnasium in Brandenburg an der Havel - a day full of information, exchange and orientation for prospective students. We from the student guidance and counselling team at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) were also there to advise future students. We were available to the pupils from 08:00 to 12:30 - directly in the auditorium of the Dom-Gymnasium (Domkietz 5, 14776 Brandenburg an der Havel). We took the opportunity to provide information about the BTU's study programmes, answer typical questions about choosing and starting a degree course and hold individual discussions.
Many thanks to everyone involved for the successful event - we look forward to welcoming many future students from Brandenburg an der Havel to our university!
Welcome to the start of the semester! Introduction week starts at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
The introduction week on 6 October 2025 marks the start of an exciting chapter for our new students - a wide range of information, exciting insights and first contacts with campus life were provided on the introduction street and in the presentations by our central institutions.
You can read the presentation slides from the central facilities here:
Launch of our Info Point for New Students in the Main Building
From October 1 to 17, 2025, our team will welcome you in the foyer of the Main Building (HG) at the Central Campus Cottbus.
Just drop by – in our peer-to-peer format, experienced students will support you with all questions related to starting your studies and are looking forward to meeting you in person!
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday, October 17: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Note: The Info Point will be closed on October 3 (public holiday)