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TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Freiberg, Germany
"World's oldest mining academy with a compact campus"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#551 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About TU Bergakademie Freiberg
TU Bergakademie Freiberg was founded in 1765 by Prince Francis Xavier of Saxony and has six faculties covering geosciences, mining, materials, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics and economics. In winter 2024/25 it had 4,389 students, 83% in STEM programmes and about 52% from abroad. The campus is compact, with historic buildings downtown and modern facilities in the north, about 30 minutes by train from Dresden.
Rankings & Recognition
#551
No QS World University Rankings position found; see topuniversities.com for the latest list.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with TU Bergakademie Freiberg's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1765
Founded
Public University
Type
Freiberg, Saxony
Location
approx. 4,400
Total Students
approx. 52%
International Students
Popular Programs
Geosciences and Mining
Materials Science
Mechanical and Process Engineering
Energy and Environmental Engineering
Mathematics and Computer Science
Chemistry and Physics
Economics
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
Application Route
uni-assist
English Masters
14 programmes
Studienkolleg
On-site preparatory course (German)
Standardized Test Requirements
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Language test
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 75
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Alexander von Humboldt
Novalis
Clemens Winkler
Ferdinand Reich
Campus & Location
A single compact campus in central Freiberg (Akademiestrasse 6) with most buildings close together, about 30 minutes by train from Dresden.
Campus Details
Freiberg
Campus Forecast
Freiberg
Saxony
Main campus
Student residences
Continental climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studentenwerk Freiberg dormitories
Shared flats approx. EUR 260 per month incl. utilities
Dining
Mensa Freiberg
Cafeteria Freiberg
Cafe im Horsaalzentrum
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
University Big Band
Voca Vox vocal ensemble
AKAS working group for foreign students
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 52%
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter and summer intakes depending on the programme; deadlines vary, so check the TU Freiberg and uni-assist pages for the current year.
Scholarships at TU Bergakademie Freiberg
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Entry qualification plus German B1 or Studienkolleg
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor degree plus English or German
English Proficiency
Language test
Check university siteRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the TUBAF international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply through uni-assist (or the university portal if the programme says so) and pay the uni-assist fee.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
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Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
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Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
A single compact campus in central Freiberg (Akademiestrasse 6) with most buildings close together, about 30 minutes by train from Dresden.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Responsible Production and Consumption
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Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering
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Bachelor's
Applied Computer Science
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Bachelor's
Materials Science and Technology
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Bachelor's
Geology and Mineralogy
Master's
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Master's
Computational Materials Science
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Master's
Groundwater Management
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