Artificial Intelligence at Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg

Entry requirements and key dates

How it compares with other Data Science & AI Master's

Against English-taught Data Science & AI programmes in our database.

• IELTS 6: 48% of 105 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 33% for a lower one.
• TOEFL iBT 79: 59% of 83 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 33% for a lower one.
• Winter deadline (1 March to 15 July): later than 79% of 61 programmes, so it stays open after many others have closed.
• No tuition fee: 58% of 84 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free.

Your plan as an Indian applicant

1. 1

   Get your English score

   You need at least IELTS 6 or TOEFL iBT 79 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (1 March to 15 July), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits.

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2. 2

   Check your degree and grade

   German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Data Science & AI. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.

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3. 3

   Get your APS certificate (and check the dMAT)

   Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg. A new admission test, the dMAT, is being introduced for some Indian applicants; check whether it applies to your degree and intake.

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4. 4

   Prepare your application documents

   A statement of purpose that explains why Artificial Intelligence at Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.

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5. 5

   Apply before the deadline

   Winter intake: apply 1 March to 15 July. Summer intake: apply 1 November to 15 January. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.

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6. 6

   Plan the money

   To study in Cottbus you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026), usually in a blocked account. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.

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7. 7

   Visa and moving to Cottbus

   Once Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Cottbus, a city of about 95,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.

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8. 8

   Start learning German now

   Artificial Intelligence is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.

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Other English-taught Master's at Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg

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