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Applicants with a foreign degree apply through uni-assist's My assist portal and must pay uni-assist's processing fee. For winter semester 2026/27, applications opened on 1 March 2026. Upload copies of your certificates in the original language plus sworn translations into German or English.

For winter semester 2026/27, most international Master's programmes had a deadline of 15 May 2026, while German-taught Master's and some international programmes such as Artificial Intelligence and World Heritage Studies had 15 July 2026. A few programmes set their own dates, so check your programme's page.

English-taught programmes ask for TOEFL iBT of at least 79 or an equivalent. Applicants whose degree was earned in China, Vietnam or India need an APS certificate. Your degree must be equivalent to a German Bachelor's, which uni-assist checks.

For winter semester 2026/27 the semester fee is 391.80 euros: 100 euros for student services, 226.80 euros for the semester ticket, 14 euros for the student body and 51 euros enrolment and registration fees. Some continuing education Master's programmes charge extra tuition.

BTU says affordable housing is usually not a problem in Cottbus and Senftenberg, and you can typically find a flat near the university easily. Dormitories near campus are mostly furnished single apartments with their own bathroom and kitchenette, with all-inclusive rents. Apply early if you arrive at the start of a semester.

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