TUBAF scores highly with first-semester support, new library and top study organisation

Freiberger first-year students receive optimal support at the start of their studies. This is one of the results of the latest CHE ranking, which was published on 2 May 2024. This year's ranking analysed the subjects of chemistry, geosciences, computer science and mathematics. In all four subjects, the university received the top score of "very good" for support at the start of the degree programme.

Good places in international rankings

In the 2024 QS World University Rankings by subject, TU Bergakademie Freiberg achieved 22nd place in the "Mineral & Mining Engineering" category worldwide and fourth place in Europe. The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) ranks the university 62nd among German universities in terms of research performance in 2024/25.

Top marks for mechanical engineering, materials science and economics

Students from the departments of mechanical engineering, process engineering, materials science and economics attest to TU Freiberg's good to very good study conditions in several categories in the latest Hochschulranking des Centrums für Hochschulentwicklung (CHE). They awarded particularly high marks for the good organisation of studies and for learning in small groups.

• Third-party funding income 2023: 66.9 million euros in total
• Promotions 2022/23: 79 completed doctorates (of which 35% women)
• Invention applications 2023: 21
• Patent applications 2023: 32

Special research areas and DFG large-scale projects Competence centres at the university