Central events for the summer semester 2026
The welcome and orientation events for new students will take place from April 13 to 17, 2026, with the exception of Faculty 6, which will hold its events earlier on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Most of the events in Cottbus are organised by OTIWO e. V. with financial support from the BTU Friends' Association. The round table of the student councils from Senftenberg organises the many offers in Senftenberg for you.
Please note: the table is constantly being updated. Further dates and details will follow in the coming days/weeks
| 13.04.2026 | "Welcome event at the start of the summer semester" - the President of BTU welcomes the new students! I 14:00 I Large lecture theatre, Cottbus main campusThere will also be presentations on study organisation, the eLearning system and internships abroad I Duration of the event | 14:00 - 16:15 | Großer Hörsaal, Cottbus main campus | Programm |
| 14.04.2026 | Introductory events for the study programmes | all campuses | Dates can be found on the faculty pages and at the end of this table in a timely manner | Please note: the introductory events for the degree programmes offered by Faculty 6 will take place on 8 April 2026 |
| 14.04.2026 | Historical city tour (in English) | time and meeting point to be announced |
| 15.04.2026 | Cinema | 19:00 | Campus Cottbus (location to follow) |
| 15.04.2026 | Legendary games evening | 19:00 | Mensa Lounge, Campus Senftenberg |
| 16.04.2026 | Bowling and billiards | 18:30 | Freizeitoase am Amtsteich, Cottbus |
| 17.04.2026 | Semester Opening Party | 22:00 | ZHG, Cottbus campus |
| 24.04.2026 | Semester Opening Party | 21:00 | Mensa Lounge, Campus Senftenberg |
Information of the faculties and study programmes
In addition to the central events, there are programme-specific introductory events with relevant information. It is also worth taking a look at the website to discover other events organized by the faculty.
Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Introductory events for the study programmes for all new students
| Study programme | Programme date | Time of day | Room | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics M.Sc. | April 15, 2026 | 9:15-10:45 a.m. | Main building 0.17 | Main campus |
| Economathematics B. Sc. | April 15, 2026 | 9:15-10:45 a.m. | Main building 0.17 | Main campus |
| Mathematics M.Sc. | April 15, 2026 | 9:15-10:45 a.m. | Main building 0.17 | Main campus |
| Mathematical Data Science M.Sc. | April 15, 2026 | 9:15-10:45 a.m. | Main building 0.17 | Main campus |
| Artificial Intelligence M.Sc. / Artificial Intelligence Technology M.Sc. | April 14, 2026 | 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | ZHG/Audimax 2 | Main campus |
| Physics M.Sc. | April 15, 2026 | 9:15-10:45 a.m. | Main building 0.20 | Main campus |
Faculty 5 - Business, Law and Social Sciences
Introductory events for the study programmes for all new students
| Study programme | Programme date | Time of day | Room | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, B.Sc. | HG 0.17 | |||
| Business Administration, M.Sc. | HG 0.17 | |||
Faculty 6 - Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
Introductory events for the study programmes on 08 April for all new students
| Study programme | What? | When? | Where? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERASMUS / STUDEXA / FREE-MOVER (Incomings Bachelor and Master Architecture and Urban Planning) | Welcome | 8:00 - 9:30 | Hybrid format/presence in LG 2CD/Zwischenbau 229; online |
| Architecture (1st semester Master) | Welcome | 09:30 - 10:45 | LG 2C/Drawing room |
| Urban and Regional Planning (1st semester Master) | Welcome | 09:30 - 10:45 a.m. | LG 2A/studio 1st floor |
| Civil Engineering (1st semester Master) | Welcome | 09:30 - 10:45 a.m. | LG 2A/0.25.1 |
| Climate-adapted Construction and Operation (1st semester Master) | Welcome | 09:30 - 10:45 a.m. | LG 2D/3.18 |
| Architecture (6th semester Bachelor) | Presentation of the design/project programme and Bachelor thesis topics | 09:30 - 10:45 a.m. | ZHG, Audimax 1 |
| Urban Planning and Urban Design (4th and 6th semester Bachelor) | Presentation of the design/project programme and Bachelor's thesis topics | 09:30 - 10:45 a.m. | ZHG, Audimax 2 |
| Urban Design and Sustainable Revitalisation (Master, all semesters) | Presentation of project and module offer | 09:30 - 10:45 a.m. | LG 2A/Atelier 2nd floor |
| Bachelor's Fair (all Bachelor programmes, 4th and 6th semester; all Bachelor programmes, 4th and 6th semester) | Presentation of the complete semester programme | 11:00 - 12:30 | LG 2CD/Zwischenbau, Atelier Oestreich |
| Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning (1st to 3rd semester, Master) | Presentation Design/project programme | 13:00 - 14:30 | ZHG, Audimax 1 |
| Master's Fair (all Master's programmes, all semesters; all Master programmes, all semesters) | Presentation of the complete semester programme | 15:00 - 16:30 | LG 2CD/Zwischenbau, Atelier Oestreich |
| Architecture & Urban Planning and Urban Design (Bachelor, 5th/6th semester) | Enrolment Design/project/thesis programme | 08 April, 18:00 - 23:59 | Central enrolment link will appear soonish... |
| Architecture & Urban Planning and Urban Design (Master, all semesters) | Enrolment Design/project offer | 08 April, 18:00 - 23:59 | Central enrolment link will appear soonish... |
| Architecture & Urban Planning and Urban Design (Master, 4th semester) | Enrolment Thesis - regular topics | 08 April 18:00 - 10 April 12:00 | Central enrolment link will appear soonish... |