Students rate TU Bergakademie Freiberg University as the best small university in Germany. With first place among the most popular universities with less than 5,000 students, they secured the "StudyCheck Award 2026" for Freiberg University. The top rank is based on an evaluation of the portal "StudyCheck" and thus on the assessments of the students themselves. The result reflects the innovative teaching, individual support and practical relevance of the STEM degree programmes at TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
Full ranking of the category
"Complex topics presented in an understandable way", "Very practical", "A strong feeling of togetherness", "Innovative learning", "Small university, great potential" - these are some of the current ratings for the TU Bergakademie Freiberg on Study Check.
"Those who decide to study at TU Bergakademie Freiberg are enthusiastic after a short time and show above-average commitment to university life. Many students are actively involved in teaching and research projects, take on responsibility in student initiatives or help organise events. The fact that the students perceive us as one of the top universities in Germany is the best praise," comments Professor Swanhild Bernstein on the success of the Study Check Award. "On a campus with short distances, modern learning spaces and a wide range of leisure activities, we offer our students a pleasant learning atmosphere and the opportunity to shape their studies and their future themselves through active participation," adds the Vice-Rector for Teaching, Studies and Lifelong Learning.
Studying close to research, solving real problems
In Freiberg, young academics can find everything from basic research to practical applications on one campus. This results in very good conditions for research- and practice-orientated studies and optimal support for young scientists. Students can already work on their own research projects independently and in small groups during their undergraduate studies.
Further plus points of the degree programme are, according to the evaluations:
- Modern equipment in laboratories and technical centres
- Seminars and internships without waiting times
- Easy and close contact with lecturers
- Helpful digital add-ons to classroom teaching
Background: Ranking "Most Popular Universities" 2026 ("StudyCheck Award")
The ranking "Most Popular Universities 2026" is based on reports published on StudyCheck.de for a total of 583 universities from the past calendar year. The ranking of the individual universities is determined by the so-called score value, which is calculated from the star rating and the recommendation rate of the students. In 2025, 138 reviews were submitted for TUBAF with an average recommendation rate of 99% and a star rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars. The score is therefore 9.33 out of a maximum of 10 (details on results and methodology).
