Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg

Programme overview

At BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg the Bauingenieurwesen bachelor offers multiple study tracks to match different career entry points: a 6‑semester variant, a 7‑semester dual option, and two 8‑semester tracks (one of them dual). Instruction is in German, the programme normally starts in the winter semester and is taught at the Cottbus central campus (Campus Cottbus‑Sachsendorf). Study formats include full‑time, dual study and part‑time. The course is accredited by ZEvA and the programme is zulassungsfrei (no restricted admission).

What you'll study

The curriculum covers the core engineering tasks that keep built infrastructure functioning—planning and structural calculation, construction execution and organisation, plus sector‑specific activities such as project and real‑estate development. BTU emphasises applied training: small seminar groups, modern laboratories, and a dedicated ‘Bauingenieur’ atelier for collaborative, semester‑spanning work. The faculty highlights strong links to regional and wider construction industry partners to support practical learning.

Entry requirements

Admission requires a general university entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife/Abitur) or a subject‑specific university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife). A preparatory internship (Vorpraktikum) is recommended. Semester fee information is published by the university (listed as €391.80 on the programme page). Applications follow the university’s standard procedures; the programme is described as zulassungsfrei.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for professional roles including planning and design in engineering consultancies, construction management, cost calculation and organisation within building firms, positions in public authorities responsible for planning and construction, and roles in real‑estate and project development. Additional options include work in testing institutes and research facilities. The programme explicitly points to consecutive master paths such as an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering or an M.Sc. in Climate‑Adapted Building and Operation.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While the programme page does not list dedicated scholarships, students typically finance studies through a combination of public/state support, EU or national scholarship programmes, company sponsorship in dual study tracks, and regional funding opportunities. Prospective students should consult BTU’s general scholarship and student‑finance services and the faculty career/transfer contacts for up‑to‑date funding options.