Quick Summary
Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg is a public founded in 1765, located in Freiberg, Germany. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 4050 students including 26% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Engineering - Mineral & Mining, Materials Science, Geosciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the world's oldest mining university with a unique specialization in the entire circular economy value chain.
Subject Strengths
Engineering - Mineral & MiningMaterials ScienceGeosciencesEnvironmental Sciences
Founded1765
TypePublic
Total Students4050
Intl Students26%
Faculty Ratio13
CampusUrban
Campus Size95 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationACQUIN, German Accreditation Council
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, Diplom, PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Center (IÖZ), Center for Innovation and Competence (ZIK)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
ACQUIN, German Accreditation Council
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL88
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Ensure proficiency in Mathematics and Physics; for German-taught programs, a DSH-2 or TestDaF 4 level is essential.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€9,600/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$82
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€9,850/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableDAAD Scholarships, Deutschlandstipendium, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Avg Scholarship$3,600
Financial AidBAföG for eligible residents
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, Diplom, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Sustainable Energy Technology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Geoecology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Materials Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Chemistry | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$58,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh placement in raw material, energy, and automotive industries.
Industry Connections
RWEBASFSiemensAurubisWacker Chemie
Notable Alumni
Alexander von Humboldt, Clemens Winkler, Ferdinand Reich, Abraham Gottlob Werner
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Unisport Freiberg, climbing hall, fitness studio, sports fields
Student Clubs
AK Studentische Geschichte, Racing Team Freiberg, AG Grubenwehr
Library Resources
University Library Georgius Agricola, specialized mining and mineralogy archives
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, EIT RawMaterials Academy, partnerships with over 50 universities worldwide
Summer Programs
International Summer School on Mining and Metallurgy