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Choosing the right degree programme is an important and challenging decision, and there are various resources available to help you. At the University of Freiberg, we are happy to assist you and offer support and guidance in choosing your degree programme.
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Detlev Müller
The first point of contact for prospective students
In person, by telephone, video chat or email
Please book an appointment in advance for a face-to-face consultation.
Maike Baudach
Student Counselling
Prüferstraße 2, Room 3.405
09599 Freiberg
studienberatung [at] tu-freiberg.de
Areas in which we provide advice:
- What entry requirements do I need to meet to study?
- What are the application deadlines?
- Is there an entry requirement?
- How can I find out more about the university?
- Can I study without A-levels?
- Is it better to start in the summer or winter semester?
- When do I need to start looking for a place in halls of residence?
- What career prospects does this degree programme offer?
- Do I need to do an internship as part of my Bachelor’s degree?
- How does the application process for a Master’s degree work?
Frequently asked questions about studying
Choosing a degree programme, applying and starting your studies – the start of your degree brings with it many new experiences and raises numerous questions. The FAQs provide an overview of frequently asked questions about starting your degree and all aspects of studying at TUBAF.
Bachelor’s, Master’s and Diploma
Once you have chosen your field of study, the next step is to decide on a Degree. TUBAF offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Diplom Degrees.
Help with making a decision – WIN Foundation Year
The WIN Foundation Programme at TUBAF offers the opportunity to spend two semesters putting together and trying out study modules from the fields of Business and law, engineering and natural sciences over two semesters, tailoring the programme to your own needs and giving them a go.
Prospective international students
TUBAF offers over 65 Bachelor’s, Diploma and Master’s degree programmes, primarily taught in German. For German-language degree programmes, international prospective students must meet the language requirements and have passed a language test.
In addition, international prospective students can apply for an English-language Master’s degree programme.
1st place in the StudyCheck Award
Students have rated TU Bergakademie Freiberg as the best small university in Germany. By taking first place in the ranking of the most popular universities with fewer than 5,000 students, they secured the ‘StudyCheck Award 2026’ for the university in Freiberg. This top ranking is based on an analysis by the comparison portal ‘StudyCheck’ and thus on the students’ own reviews. The result reflects the innovative teaching, personalised support and practical relevance of the STEM degree programmes at TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
Go to the ‘News’ article Go to the ranking on StudyCheck Go to the university profile on StudyCheck
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TUBAF
Student Ambassador Programme
Are you studying at TU Bergakademie Freiberg and enjoying your degree; do you like the university and the university town?
Then become a student ambassador and:
- tell pupils at your former secondary school about your day-to-day life as a student, your experiences of choosing a degree programme, and provide information about the degree programmes
- help pupils with their university choices
Who are we looking for?
- Students at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg who are highly committed and have an open and easy-going manner
- Students who enjoy interacting with people and are happy to answer questions about university life
What do we do?
- Provision of information material and TU clothing
- Travel expenses reimbursed
If you’re interested in becoming a student ambassador at your former secondary school, please send us an email.
