Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
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The Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is an internationally recognized, family-friendly campus university that offers a broad spectrum of degree programs as well as excellent research programs. With over 70 Bachelor's, Master's, and dual degree programs, the BTU covers a diverse portfolio of subjects - from architecture and biotechnology to environmental and materials sciences to industrial engineering. The university places great emphasis on personal and individual support for students, which is supported by optimal learning conditions and modern infrastructure such as lecture halls with guaranteed seating, libraries, laboratories and studios. An extensive range of sports with more than 70 options also guarantees a healthy balance to studies and promotes cohesion on campus.
The BTU sees itself as a driving force for social and ecological change, especially for structural development in the Brandenburg Lausitz. The Faculty of Environment and Natural Sciences concentrates its research work on sustainability and health, with a focus on climate change, the energy transition, decarbonization, and sustainable bioeconomy and biomedicine. Its research projects combine environmental sciences, materials chemistry and biotechnology into innovative solutions, for example for sustainable water use, regenerative energy use and the development of functional materials for energy conversion and storage.
The university pursues practice-oriented research with strong regional and supra-regional networking, including through technology transfer and cooperation with companies. The aim is to translate scientific expertise into concrete, sustainable recommendations for action and technological innovations in order to actively shape social transformation processes.
Sustainability is therefore an integral part of the BTU philosophy. The research considers spatio-temporal landscape dynamics, taking into account ecological and socio-economic factors, in order to enable the sustainable development of regions and natural resources. The combination of interdisciplinary teaching, dedicated support and responsible research makes the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg a modern education and innovation location with sustainable aspirations.
In summary, the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg offers:
- A diverse, practice-oriented range of courses with personal support and modern infrastructure
- Research focusing on sustainability, environment, energy and bioeconomy
- Strong regional roots and impetus for structural change in the Lausitz
- Dedicated promotion of young scientists and innovative technology transfer
- A lively campus community that combines sport, culture and science
The BTU stands for science as an engine of social change — future-oriented, responsible and innovative[1][3][4][5].