Empower Your AI Journey at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
FSR AI is your student council for the AI master's at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. We organize events, help with study questions, and represent students within the university. Explore the student guide for practical information about starting your studies and finding your way around campus.
Starting your AI master's this winter? Join the Orientation Program for Wintersemester 2026/2027 at BTU. It's a chance to meet fellow students and begin getting to know your university. You'll find the date, time, and venue below so you can plan your visit.
Orientation Program for Wintersemester 2026/2027.
When: 30 September, 13:15–15:00
Audimax 2, ZHG Building
There are three different modules (1. Advanced Methods, 2. Knowledge Acquisition, Representation and Processing, 3. Learning and Reasoning) for your courses plus the seminars, laboratories, general studies, internship and your master thesis in the study plan. For each of the three modules and general studies, you need at least 6 Credit Points (CP). Whereas in seminars and laboratories, you need 6 to 12 CP. For starting your thesis, you need at least 78 CP. However, to complete your degree and graduate, you need at least 120 CP.
Explore AI modules by category. Highlighted courses are offered this semester; faded entries show other modules in the catalogue. Open a module to view its details on the official BTU website. When exam registration opens, use QISPOS to register for your exams.
Stay informed with the latest updates from the FSR AI Team. Here you can find the minutes of our recent meetings—transparent records of what we’ve discussed, planned, and decided. It’s your window into how we work and how your ideas are being put into action.
Summary: The team planned a game night featuring Ludo, Cards, Uno, Chess, Bingo, and puzzles. Discussions also covered collaborating with Google Developers' Group (GDG) for a hackathon. The team identified booking clubs and rooms for both the game night and summer party as the immediate priority.
Summary: The team met with programme coordinator Mr. Touhid Ahmed Chowdhury, who welcomed the new board and offered ongoing guidance. The team raised the issue of students lacking high-performance hardware for AI tasks and proposed Virtual Machine access for AI modelling — Mr. Ahmed welcomed the suggestion. The New Semester Orientation was confirmed for April 14th, with StuRa funding to be requested for refreshments. The team also established fixed office hours (weekdays 10:00–12:00) and assigned Muhammad Moiz Mirza to handle social media while Sagun Babu Poudel is on Erasmus.
Summary: The team distributed FSR AI email access — Sujata, Rahul, and Bilal received write access while Sumeet, Sohaib, and Moiz received read-only access. Discussions covered applying for STURA funding for the upcoming welcome session, organising non-tech social events alongside technical ones, and reaching out to other FSRs and OTIWO for future collaborations. The team confirmed a meeting with programme coordinator Mr. Touhid Ahmed Chowdhury for March 17th.
Summary: The first meeting after the formation of the new 2026 committee. The team discussed raising awareness of startup services among students, organising at least one hackathon per semester, reconnecting with previous volunteers, and planning sports events in summer to help students connect with FSR AI. The meeting concluded with a decision to hold weekly meetings every Saturday at 3:00 pm, and the next session was scheduled to include an office clean-up.
Summary: During the FSR AI meeting on 10th March 2025, the team discussed preparations for upcoming welcome sessions in April, including guest invitations, welcome bags, and promotional materials. Plans for the graduation and farewell events were initiated, along with ideas for party logistics and volunteer recruitment. Academic concerns such as course improvements and student surveys were addressed, and proposals were made to enhance communication through WhatsApp groups and a ticketing bot. Discussions also covered student representation, voting methods, and administrative coordination with university officials.
Summary: In the FSR AI meeting held on 21st February 2025, the team discussed a comprehensive yearly plan including a welcome session in April, technical and cultural events, networking opportunities, and strategies for student engagement. Key initiatives include AI workshops, collaboration with tech communities, cultural nights, career-focused seminars, and improved outreach through social media and newsletters. Administrative matters like increasing course quotas and structured event planning were also addressed to enhance student experience and participation at BTU.
Summary: On February 11, 2025, the newly elected FSR AI board convened to assign official roles through a ballot vote. Abdul Samad Mazari was elected President, with Usama Yousaf as Vice President and Emily Joy as Chief Financial Officer. Other key positions like Social Media Manager, Minute-Taker, and PR roles were also filled. The session included a structured handover by previous board members, covering guidelines, financial procedures, and the current budget status. The meeting ensured a smooth leadership transition for the upcoming term.
Summary: The General Assembly of the AI student body was held on February 10, 2025, with 194 students present—surpassing the required quorum. The assembly reviewed and voted on the agenda, evaluated the performance of the 2024 FSR AI board (which received majority approval), and conducted elections for the 2025 board. A 13-member board was voted in, with Usama Yousaf, Malik Muhammad Fahad, Aiman Tahir, and others elected based on adjusted vote counts. The session concluded with transparent voting and officially closed at 19:40.
