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Hi everyone,

I have applied for the M.Sc. Chemistry: Materials, Engineering and Sustainability program at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Has anyone here applied, received admission, or is currently studying in this program?

I would like to know:

• How competitive the admission process is
• Typical academic profiles of admitted students
• Overall experience at BTU and in Cottbus

If you have applied for Winter 2026/27 (or a previous intake), please share your profile and experience. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you! 😊

Title: What does "NC frei" actually mean for admissions?

Hi everyone,

I've been researching German university programs and frequently come across the term "NC frei".

From what I've read, it means there is no Numerus Clausus (grade cutoff), but I'm still confused about how admissions work in practice.

Does NC frei mean that everyone who meets the formal admission requirements (school qualifications, language requirements, etc.) is automatically admitted? Or can applicants still be rejected because of limited places or a high number of applications?

I'd appreciate it if someone could explain what NC frei realistically means, especially for international applicants.

Thanks!