Election of the StuRa legislative period 2026/27

The entire Student Council is being newly elected.

How does the election work?

The Student Council of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is elected by the Student Parliament (which in turn is usually elected annually by the entire student body). The election takes place at a regular meeting of the Student Parliament. Elections are held for each department individually, i.e. one department at a time. Before the election of each department, the respective candidates are given the chance to introduce themselves personally to the Student Parliament and to present their motivations and abilities. Afterwards, the members of the parliament will take the opportunity to ask the candidates further questions. Participation in and personal presentation at the student parliament meeting is not obligatory – it is also possible to present the motivation for the application in other ways – however, it always leaves a good impression. After the round of introductions, the members of the department are elected by the parliament through a secret ballot vote and then announced publicly to the university.

Due to the size of this call and the sometimes quite time-consuming election process, it can be assumed that the election of the Student Council 2026/27 will be divided among several parliamentary sessions. Candidates do not have to be present for the entire election process, but it is recommended to be present for the introduction round of the respective department. The election will take place from November 10, whereas the exact election dates for the departments will be announced in due time.

Call for Application

Looking for a new challenge? Are you looking for a role where you can contribute your ideas and skills to our university and our student body? How about volunteering with an expense allowance of up to €150 per month (i.e. BAföG and health insurance remain unaffected)?

From 8 October 2026 to 29 October 2026, the Student Council of the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg will be open for election for the 2026/27 legislative period. The election by the Student Parliament will take place from 10 November 2026. The term of office is provisionally one year. We are looking for you for:

  • Department for Internal Governing Body Affairs
  • Department for Mobility and University Policy
  • Department for Health, Environment, and Sports
  • Department for Culture and Public Relations
  • Department for the Sachsendorf Campus (campus-based)
  • Department for the Senftenberg Campus (campus-based)
  • Department for Diversity and Social Affairs
  • Department for Administration
  • Department for International Affairs
  • Department for Finances

You can apply digitally until 29 October 2026. For the digital application, please use this form . In order to verify your student status, we also ask you to provide a current certificate of enrolment, your matriculation number or your BTU e-mail. You can find further information on the application in the PDF for the call for applications .

Apply at: praesidium@stupa-btu.de

The application must contain the following information:

  1. Surname and first name of the student
  2. Course of study of the student
  3. Address of the student
  4. Date of birth
  5. Telephone number and/or email address of the student.
  6. Signature
  7. Certificate of enrolment
  8. (optional) Curriculum vitae
  9. (optional) Letter of motivation (Letters that are obviously AI-generated are undesirable and will be politely set aside.)