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Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is spread across three campuses, all in the North-East German town of Brandenburg, 87km from Berlin. The main campus is in Cottbus, with secondary campuses in Cottbus-Sachsendorf and Senftenberg.

Almost half – 45 per cent – of the university’s 7,500 students are not originally from Germany, but are instead drawn from 130 countries across the world.Ìý

Faculties are numbered rather than named, allowing them to serve as a catch-all for related disciplines. For example, Faculty 1 covers mathematics, computer science, physics, electrical engineering and information technology. Faculty 3 is home to mechanical engineering and electrical and energy system, Faculty 5 houses business, law and social sciences and Faculty 6 covers architecture, civil engineering and urban planning. Faculties 2 and 4 are more straightforward, respectively housing environment and natural sciences, and human sciences.Ìý

Student accommodation is in private dormitories and guest houses near campus. Most offer single rooms as well as doubles. Some rooms are very spacious, including a kitchen sink, induction hob and private bathroom. University dining halls provide meals for all three campuses.Ìý

Students are encouraged to volunteer, and the university will help them to find suitable projects. Other clubs include Campus TV, made by and for students, and the Cottbus stock-exchange club. A diverse range of sports clubs include BMX club, angling club and disabled sports club. There are a number of international clubs, where international students can meet others from their home country. And a bridgebuilding competition requires students to demonstrate their civil-engineering skills, using only 250 ice-lolly sticks, 20 metres of twine and some glue.Ìý

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