Founded in 2013, Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cottbus (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Brandenburg. This institution also has a branch campus in Senftenberg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Brandenburg (Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of Brandenburg), Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is a medium-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 9 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this German higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.