Master
German
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Study Preparation Year: Bridge to Studies – Online Track
Bachelor, Master, State examination
About the Program
Prepare intensively for your studies at Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus-Senftenberg, first in your home country and then on campus at the BTU. Acquire German language skills at level B2 and C1 in the online study preparation year. Learn more about BTU and academic life at a university in Germany. German teachers and student tutors will accompany you in learning German in online live sessions and in independent studies. The course includes 10 hours of synchronous online-classes and approximately 10 hours of self-study per week during the online phase in the winter semester. For the TestDaF examination, you will be thoroughly prepared during the second semester on-campus. If you successfully pass the TestDaF, you will be able to apply for your desired study programme of choice at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg!
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Prepare intensively for your studies at Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus-Senftenberg, first in your home country and then on campus at the BTU. Acquire German language skills at level B2 and C1 in the online study preparation year. Learn more about BTU and academic life at a university in Germany. German teachers and student tutors will accompany you in learning German in online live sessions and in independent studies. The course includes 10 hours of synchronous online-classes and approximately 10 hours of self-study per week during the online phase in the winter semester. For the TestDaF examination, you will be thoroughly prepared during the second semester on-campus. If you successfully pass the TestDaF, you will be able to apply for your desired study programme of choice at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg!
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Study Preparation Year: Bridge to Studies – Online Track at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Study Preparation Year: Bridge to Studies – Online Track at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
Is Study Preparation Year: Bridge to Studies – Online Track at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Study Preparation Year: Bridge to Studies – Online Track programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Study Preparation Year: Bridge to Studies – Online Track at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Study Preparation Year: Bridge to Studies – Online Track? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.