Brandenburg University of Technology

Matriculation ceremony: BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg invites all first-semester students, their families and friends to celebrate together with members of the university and representatives of the cities of Cottbus and Senftenberg. Admission is free.

Many young faces look around curiously: at the university, in the city, in the region. The new academic year has begun. The first semester students are welcomed by the university management, students and staff with a colourful celebration in the Stadthalle Cottbus. With a varied programme, the enrolment ceremony aims to help them feel at home in their new home from day one, make new contacts and, above all, become part of the university community.

Monday, 28 September 2026, 4 p.m.Stadthalle Cottbus, Berliner Platz 6, 03046 Cottbus, Germany.

Doors open/meeting point: Foyer of the Stadthalle from 3.00 pm(Snacks and drinks on sale)3.30 pm Admission to the main hall of the Stadthalle3.50 pm LAST ADMISSION

Welcome addressDoreen Mohaupt, Mayor of CottbusAndreas Pfeiffer, Mayor of SenftenbergYashu Baghel und Johanna Krengel, Representative of the Students’ Council (StuRa)

Keynote addressPresident of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Prof. Dr Gesine Grande

Presentation of the DAAD Prizeto an international student at BTU

Formal enrolment ceremonyVice-President for Studies and Teaching, Prof. Dr Peer Schmidt,together with the deans of the six faculties, welcomes one student from each faculty on behalf of the new students.