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, Geotechnical Engineering and Mining
• Faculty of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering
• Faculty of Materials Science and Technology
• Faculty of Business and Economics

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

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The first weeks at TUBAF are packed with information events, campus tours and social activities.

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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 student 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

Freiberg has very good transport connections.

Road and motorway connections

• A4 (Dresden-Chemnitz) via the Siebenlehn exit and then via the B101
• A14 from Leipzig, Nossen-Ost exit and continue via the B101
• A17 (Prague-Dresden), via Dresden-Gorbitz and continue via the B173 to Freiberg

Train and public transport connections

• Freiberg railway station
  • RE 3 (Dresden-Hof), RB 30 (Dresden-Zwickau), RB 83 (Freiberg-Holzhau) at hourly intervals
  • S-Bahn line S3 to Dresden on Mondays-Fridays additionally at peak times
  • second daily IC train pairs (IC 17) Dresden-Freiberg-Chemnitz, can be used at local transport rates
• Bus services
  • 9 city lines (A-I) and numerous regional buses from the railway/bus station to surrounding towns
  • at off-peak times: Call line taxi

Freiberg offers affordable housing:

• 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. 220-350 euros per month.

Living in Freiberg

TUBAF is actively committed to equal opportunities and accessibility during studies. Students with special needs or disabilities receive individualised support to enable them to study as independently and successfully as possible.

Support is provided by the representatives for students with disabilities.

Studying and working with disabilities

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 Service: 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

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. Deutschlandstipendium)
• Part-time jobs at the university, in the city or in industry
• Support from parents or family

Study funding

Doubts are completely normal. There are contact points such as:

• Study counselling
• Career Center
• Psychological counselling

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 focus and cooperation with research institutes and companies, students acquire sought-after skills early on and build up networks.

The Career Centre actively supports students with:

• personal advice on applications, CVs and job interviews
• workshops to develop soft skills
• contacts with employers via the Career fair ORTE
• Jobwall with jobs for working students and graduates

TUBAF has numerous student initiatives and working groups in which your child can actively participate. From the astronomy club to the photography club, the bicycle club, the environment club and the big band; there are many ways to spend your free time

Student initiatives and clubs

You can try your hand at sports at the University Sports Centre. There are numerous courses here every semester that are inexpensive for students. There are also many sports clubs in the city of Freiberg that your child can join. The area surrounding Freiberg is ideal for hiking, cycling and climbing. If you like diving, you can train to become a scientific diver (ISO-certified).

Unisport Scientific Diving Centre

Freiberg also has a lot to offer culturally. In addition to various museums, the cathedral and the Central Saxon Theatre, there is also a cinema in the city. Every year, Freiberg welcomes many visitors to the Bergstadtfest and the Christmas market.

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 Service also helps parents - with questions about choosing a degree programme, deadlines or the course of studies.

Yes, e.g.:

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