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Inform, orientate, decide

It is important to inform yourself before you start your studies in order to make the right choice. In order to get to know TU Bergakademie Freiberg in advance, there are a variety of offers, such as study fairs close to your home town, the Campus Day in January and in spring, our student university during the school holidays and much more. Here, prospective students can find out more about the content, requirements and prospects of the various degree programmes.

Central Student Advisory Service

The first port of call for prospective students is the Central Student Advisory Service. It will answer your questions about studying in a personal counselling session, in a telephone conversation, by email or soon again in a web consultation. Here are some of the topics we can advise you on:

  • What requirements do I need to meet to study?
  • How can I get to know the university?
  • What career prospects do I have with the degree programme?
  • Do I need an internship for my Bachelor's degree programme?
  • Can I study without an Abitur?
  • Is it better to start in the summer or winter semester?
  • ...

to the Central Student Advisory Service to the FAQs
 

Contact us

Central Student Counselling Service
Prüferstr. 2, 3rd floor, room 3.405
studienberatung [at] tu-freiberg.de +49 3731 39-3469

No plan? No problem!

The WIN orientation programme offers the opportunity to try out study content from all areas of TUBAF in two semesters.

WIN orientation programme

Studienbeginn zum Wintersemester 2025/2026

Vor dem Beginn der Lehrveranstaltungen bieten die Orientierungs- und Einführungstage Gelegenheit zum Auffrischen von Abiturwissen in Mathe, Chemie und Physik, unsere Info-Börse bietet die Gelegenheit zur Anmeldung in einen Sportkurs, es können Laborkittel erworben werden und man kann sich zu IT-Fragen beraten lassen. Dazu gibt es Angebote zu Campustouren, zum Kennenlernen der Uni-Stadt und ein vielfältiges Angebot des StuRa und der Fachschaften.

Online offers

Parent evenings: 12 and 28 August from 6 pm

Last-minute student counselling: 27 August and 24 September from 5 pm

Counselling on student financing: 5 August and 2 September from 1:30 pm

 

Our online offers take place via BigBlueButton. The dial-in link will be published here shortly before the respective date. Participation is free of charge and possible without prior registration.

New degree programmes, new offers

New from winter semester 2025:
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Zwei Studentinnen beim gemeinsamen Lernen
Data literacy and business analytics
In the Master's programme, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of data-based decision support - from the collection and processing of large amounts of data to the analysis, interpretation and implementation of data-driven solutions.
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Mathe im Grünen
Mathematics in economics, engineering and computer science
The new Master's programme matches the Bachelor's programme of the same name and is aimed at anyone who wants a flexible course of study. The proportion of maths and applied subjects can be chosen according to individual interests.
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Ressourcenökologie und Transformationsmanagement
This interdisciplinary Bachelor's degree program imparts knowledge about resources as a networked overall system. It is currently being planned. It is not yet possible to apply.
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3 Personen, die sich gegenseitig zum Erfolg verhelfen
Studying with strong industry partners
Cooperative study programme from winter semester 2024/25 as an alternative to the dual study programme.

Einzigartig - Ausbildung Wissenschaftliches Tauchen im Studium

Nur an der TU Bergakademie Freiberg haben Studierende die Möglichkeit, sich zu zertifizierten wissenschaftlichen Taucherinnen und Tauchern ausbilden zu lassen. Die Ausbildung kombiniert praxisnahes Tauchen mit dem Einsatz wissenschaftlicher Geräte und Methoden unter Wasser. Das erworbene Zertifikat eröffnet vielseitige berufliche Perspektiven – etwa in der Umwelt- und Bauwerksbegutachtung, der Forschung in Bergbaufolgelandschaften oder der Entwicklung von Mess- und Monitoring-Technik für den Unterwassereinsatz. Ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal, das Theorie und Praxis auf besondere Weise verbindet.

Choice of study programme and application

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vollbesetzter Hörsaal
Study programmes from A to Z
The university offers 67 degree programmes in the fields of geosciences & geoengineering, mathematics, computer science & natural sciences, materials science and materials technology, engineering and economics.
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Hörsaal Schloßplatzquartier
Bachelor, Master, Diploma
Information on the Bachelor's, Diploma and Master's degree programmes and degrees.
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Studium
Application
You can apply for a degree programme online. Information on applying via the online portal, application deadlines and enrolment can be found here.
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Erasmus+ Praktikum an der TUBAF
International prospective students
There are separate application procedures for international applicants. The International Office provides information and counselling for prospective international students.

All about studying

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Campus Studentenwohnungen
Student housing
It is easy to find a flat in Freiberg. Both the student union and municipal providers offer a sufficient number of affordable flats.
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Hut
Funding and scholarships
Financing your studies is one of the most important questions before starting university. Here you can find information on BAföG, scholarships or working while studying.
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Die Big Band beim Musizieren
Discover campus and city
Student life is more than just studying. There are lots of cultural activities, events on campus, fitness and sports programmes and opportunities to get involved at the university.
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Semestertermine
Dates
Semester dates, university days, examination periods, lecture-free periods, re-registration