Introduction

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU for short) is a well-known comprehensive public industrial university in Germany. It is located in Cottbus and Senftenberg in Brandenburg. It is famous for its engineering majors and has majored in environment and energy. With remarkable teaching and research achievements in the fields of materials, architecture, information and communication technology, it is the largest key industrial university in Brandenburg.

Overview

Student size: There are more than 7,000 students, including about 2,350 foreign students from more than 100 countries.

Faculty: 185 professors and 640 additional academic staff.

History and establishment time

The school was formerly an architectural engineering school established in the former East Germany in 1954. After the reunification of Germany, it was renamed "Brandenburg University of Technology" in 1994. On July 1, 2013, in accordance with the Act on the Reorganization of Higher Education in the Region of Rauchitz, the school merged with the University of Applied Sciences Rauchitz to form the new Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg.

School running strength

Faculty: The faculty is strong, and the professors and academic staff have rich teaching and scientific research experience and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Teaching facilities: The school is equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc., which provide good conditions for students' learning and research.

Scientific research results: We have carried out cutting-edge research in multiple fields and achieved a series of important scientific research results, making positive contributions to promoting regional and global scientific and technological development. For example, relevant research in the field of environmental science has provided theories for dealing with global environmental problems. Support and technical solutions.

Nature of institution

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is a public university.

educational philosophy

Pay equal attention to research and teaching: Emphasize the close integration of teaching and scientific research, provide rich materials and the latest knowledge for teaching through in-depth scientific research activities, cultivate students' scientific research capabilities and innovative thinking, and enable students to be exposed to cutting-edge fields in the subject during the learning process .

Interdisciplinary cooperation: Focus on interdisciplinary knowledge integration and cooperation, encourage students and teachers from different disciplinary backgrounds to participate in project research and course learning, and cultivate students' comprehensive literacy and ability to solve complex problems to better deal with real-world problems Various challenges.

International vision: Actively promote international education, attract students and teachers from all over the world, create a multicultural learning and research atmosphere, provide students with broad international exchange opportunities, and cultivate professionals with international competitiveness and global vision.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has several key laboratories, such as the Energy Technology Center of Brandenburg (CebrA), the Research Center for Landscape Development and Mining Landscapes (FZLB), the Center for Human Ecology (HÖZ), and the Center for Law and Administration (ZFRV), Center for Flow and Transportation Modeling and Measurement (CFTM²), etc., provide advanced experimental equipment and research platforms for scientific research in related fields.

Key subjects: Environment, energy, materials, architecture, information and communication technology are the key subject areas of the school. The teaching and scientific research level in these subject areas are in the leading position in Germany and even internationally. For example, its architecture major was ranked in the German News Magazine in 2003. It ranks among the best in the university rankings of "Star Weekly", and its mechanical engineering and electrical engineering majors both ranked thirteenth in Germany in the 2015 German university rankings.

Faculty

The school has six colleges, as follows:

School of Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology: Covers professional fields such as mathematics, computer science, physics, electrical engineering, information technology, etc., cultivates students' theoretical foundation and practical ability in these fields, and provides professional talents for related industries. .

School of Environmental and Natural Sciences: Focuses on the teaching and research of environmental science, natural science and other disciplines, including environmental engineering, ecological science, chemistry, biology and other majors, and is committed to solving environmental problems and promoting sustainable development.

School of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems: It offers majors in mechanical manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and energy systems to cultivate students’ engineering and technical capabilities in the mechanical and electrical fields, as well as their ability to design, develop, and manage energy systems.

School of Social Work, Healthcare and Music: Involves social work, nursing, physical therapy, music education and other majors, cultivating students' professional qualities and practical skills in the fields of social services, healthcare and music and art.

College of Business, Law and Social Sciences: Covering majors such as economics, law, and sociology, it provides students with knowledge and skills in business management, legal affairs, and social science research, and cultivates comprehensive talents that meet the needs of social and economic development.

School of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning: including architecture, civil engineering, urban planning and other majors, focusing on cultivating students' innovative and practical abilities in the fields of architectural design, urban construction and civil engineering, and creating an architecture and planning major with an international perspective Talent.

Ranking

In the 2003 university rankings published by the German news magazine "Star Weekly", the school's architecture major ranked first in Germany.

In the 2015 German University Professional Rankings, the Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering majors of the Technical University of Cottbus ranked 13th in Germany.

cost

Tuition Fees: There are no tuition fees for most majors, but students will pay approximately €165 per semester for administrative costs and a semester ticket for public transport.

Other expenses: Students are also required to bear their own living expenses, including room and board, books, insurance, etc. The specific expenses vary depending on personal lifestyle and consumption habits.

campus

Campus facilities: The campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories, sports facilities, university hospitals and other comprehensive facilities, which provide convenience for students' study, life and entertainment.

Campus life: The school provides a rich and colorful campus life, with various clubs, societies and cultural activities, such as BTU Summer Music Festival, International Cultural Festival, etc., to promote exchanges and cooperation among students, and cultivate students' comprehensive quality and teamwork spirit .