TUBAF is a small, specialised university with around 4,000 students. It is divided into 6 faculties:

• Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
• Faculty of Chemistry, Physics and Biosciences
• Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geoengineering and Mining
• Faculty of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering
• Faculty of Materials Science and Technology
• Faculty of Business Administration

The manageable size allows for personalised support and a familiar environment.

University Culture Rankings and Figures

The most important thing is that your child is interested and curious about the subject area.

Study counselling, discussions with students or our taster offers such as the School University in the summer holidays and the Campus Day can also help with orientation.de/campustagtubaf">campus day help with orientation.

Online self-assessments can also be helpful.

Good Reasons to Study at TUBAF

The first week at TUBAF is packed with information events, campus tours and social activities.

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Freiberg offers affordable housing options:

• Student halls of residence of the Studentenwerk (cheap & close to campus)
• shared flats or own flats in the city (e.g. SWG Freiberg, WG Freiberg)

Average rent approx. 250-350 euros per month.

Living in Freiberg

The costs of studying at TUBAF are comparatively low. The semester fee is around 100 euros per semester. The costs for housing and living in Freiberg are also low compared to other cities.

There are several options for financing your studies:

• BAföG (state funding)
• Scholarship programmes (e.g. German scholarship)
• Part-time jobs at the university, in the city or in industry
• Support from parents or family

Study Financing

Freiberg is a small, quiet university town - ideal for starting out in independent life. The campus is well connected to the city. Everything is within walking distance.

Campus Life

TUBAF offers:

• Central Student Advisory Services: Help with study orientation
• Admissions Office: Help with application and enrolment
• International Office: Help for international applicants
• Subject-specific study counselling for each degree programme
• Psychosocial Counselling Centre
• Tutorials, mentoring programmes (e.g. Study Sisters) and preliminary courses

Service and Counselling

Doubts are normal. There are contact points such as:

• Central Student Advisory Services
• Career Center
• Psychosocial Counselling Centre

A change of degree programme or reorientation is possible and is supported.

Very good. TUBAF graduates are in high demand both in industry and in research. Thanks to the strong practical orientation and cooperation with research institutes and companies, students acquire sought-after skills early on and build up networks.

The Career Center actively supports students with:

• personal advice on applications, CVs and job interviews
• Workshops to develop soft skills
• Contacts with employers via the ORTE career fair
• Job wall with vacancies for working students and graduates

Yes - especially for:

• Enrolment & insurance issues
• Opening an account
• Finding accommodation
• Initial orientation

But: Students should gradually become independent - this is also encouraged by the university.

With pleasure. Our Central Student Advisory Services also helps parents - with questions about choosing a degree programme, deadlines or the course of studies.

Yes, e.g.:

• University Information Day: our open day takes place twice a year
• Parents' evenings before the start of studies (take place online)