International Centre (IUZ)

Welcome to the International Centre!

The International Centre (IUZ) is a TUBAF institute consisting of two parts: The International Office and IUZ/ Languages.

At TU Bergakademie Freiberg, we believe in the power of global collaboration and cross-cultural experiences. Our International Centre is your gateway to a world of opportunities. Whether you're a student seeking better language and communication skills, international education or looking for a student exchange, a researcher looking to connect with peers worldwide, or an institution eager to partner with us, you've come to the right place.

Quick access

Orientation days Buddy program

Incoming students from abroad From Freiberg to abroad

Erasmus+ International cooperations International researchers

IUZ - International Office

Advice on and administration of contracts for cooperation in the field of education (student exchange programs, multi degree programs, etc.)
Maintenance of overviews of TUBAF's higher education cooperations

Erasmus+
Application for and administration of DAAD-projects
Administration of bilateral agreements with all partners
Advice for students / university staff
Support for incoming students before and during their stay at TUBAF
Administration of mobilities (students, academic and non-academic staff)
Administration of databases and EU portals

Providing information on the TUBAF website in the "Study" sectionFrom abroad to Freiberg
Answering questions from prospective students/study counselling (international [at] tu-freiberg [dot] de (international[at]tu-freiberg[dot]de)), counselling on admission requirements and application procedures
Help with visa applications and other legal matters
Administration of the Buddy Programme
Organize orientation events for new international students
Provide information on job search and student financing
Support before and during studies, e.g. help with finding doctors or childcare places and with formalities when dealing with authorities, etc.
Administrate DAAD funding programmes
Awarding of the DAAD Prize in cooperation with the Faculty Councils
Support (prospective) students with refugee background, e.g. help in finding doctors or childcare places as well as with formalities when dealing with authorities, arranging translators, etc., Advise and accompany prospective refugee students
Organize cultural and social activities: events, excursions and trips

Advice on formalities and funding programmes
Point of contact for organisational issues
Administration of funding programmes
Advice for vulnerable or at-risk researchers

Further information

Workshops on intercultural communication and awareness-raising
Project "International students in schools"
The IUZ is the interface to the Foreign Students' Working Group (AKAS), STURA and student councils as well as the student union