Brandenburg University of Technology

The Brandenburg University of Technology, known as BTU, is based in Cottbus and Senftenberg. Regarded as Germany’s first ever merging of a technical university and a university of applied sciences, BTU offers innovative programs blending both practical teaching and research.

Overview

The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, abbreviated as BTU, is a technical and applied sciences-oriented research university based in Brandenburg, Germany. Established in 1991, it has a strong reputation in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and business and management. The university comprises of six faculties, offering a diverse range of both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. BTU stands out due to its unique dual mode of operation as a technical university and a university of applied sciences, providing a good balance between research and practice-driven education. It also fosters international collaborations and has exchange programs with numerous universities around the globe. BTU is also known for its research competency in the fields of environmental technology, biotechnology and process engineering, power engineering and materials science.