Science for practice and for the benefit of society
Our work in teaching, science and research has practical benefits, particularly in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university actively contributes to and provides impetus for tackling current challenges, such as:
- energy transition,
- management of critical resources,
- sustainable mobility,
- environmental and climate protection and
- digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence.
Knowledge and technology transfer
Our Central Transfer Centre and the team of our "Innovative University" project 4transfer provide support in mediating between our researchers and partners from business and society.
Offers for companies
Technology transfer / commercialisation cooperation
Contract and collaborative research and services
Further training
Access to graduates and young professionals
Promotion of spin-offs
Startups & Entrepreneurship
The TU Bergakademie Freiberg promotes spin-offs from science and supports innovative startups on their path to entrepreneurial success. As part of the SAXEED start-up network, we are directly connected to the Saxon start-up and founder scene as well as relevant networks and sponsors.
- Validation and start-up support
- Qualification
- Start-up network
- Foundation incubator and coworking space
SAXEED Freiberg
Insights into the university and lifelong learning programmes
TUBAF offers numerous opportunities for interested parties to obtain information, further their education and familiarise themselves with the facilities - whether as a guest student, attending further education courses or visiting our exhibitions and collections
Public lectures and events
General studies
Night of Science
Further studies
Guest auditorium
Part-time study
Exhibitions and collections
terra mineralia
Visitor mine
NextGen Campus
Research, discover, educate!
The NextGen Campus offers exciting educational programmes for daycare centres, schools and teachers:
Twice a year, the JuniorUni invites the youngest to the university with fascinating lectures, experiments and hands-on activities. For nurseries: The Junior Researchers team designs varied programme modules for project days and events in nurseries. For schools: Pupils can take part in SchülerUni project weeks, while teachers and educators have a wide range of opportunities to learn more about maths, science and technology.
