Clausthal University of Technology: Statistics

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#1224 of 14,131 In the World
#475 of 2,785 In Europe
#70 of 369 In Germany
#8 of 26 In Lower Saxony
#172 of 1,420 For Petroleum Engineering
Top50% For 90 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
3,446
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
German

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis/Abitur) or equivalent
Academic CalendarOctober to September (October - March; April-September)
Enrollment3,446

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Clausthal University of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Clausthal University of Technology has published 16,405 scientific papers with 300,252 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Metallurgical Engineering, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
16,405
Citations
300,252

Clausthal University of Technology majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
11,499 / 250,945
Physics
11,161 / 247,861
Chemistry
10,681 / 239,521
Materials Science
8,782 / 202,710
Quantum and Particle physics
7,959 / 185,289
Organic Chemistry
7,593 / 190,436
Environmental Science
6,879 / 154,642
Biology
6,276 / 155,956
Metallurgical Engineering
4,868 / 119,839
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,814 / 63,638
Computer Science
4,293 / 62,798
Geology
4,226 / 100,115
Optical Engineering
3,087 / 66,083
Philosophy
2,976 / 33,203
Physical chemistry
2,820 / 78,325
Chemical Engineering
2,798 / 77,738
Geography and Cartography
2,786 / 54,836
Biochemistry
2,634 / 75,767
Paleontology
2,176 / 53,675
Mechanical Engineering
2,155 / 45,609
Nanotechnology
2,050 / 60,010
Mathematics
2,046 / 33,991
Medicine
1,988 / 34,552
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,919 / 28,961
Electrical Engineering
1,876 / 35,594
Ecology
1,826 / 45,070
Business
1,700 / 25,006
Political Science
1,643 / 20,042
Environmental Chemistry
1,446 / 34,248
Statistics
1,346 / 24,982
Nuclear Physics
1,325 / 30,942
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
1,283 / 27,341
Law
1,240 / 19,347
Earth science and Geophysics
1,237 / 35,940
Condensed Matter Physics
1,237 / 31,991
History
1,216 / 21,971
Astrophysics and Astronomy
1,166 / 23,124
Archaeology
1,127 / 21,206
Oceanography
1,029 / 25,112
Genetics
1,025 / 19,655

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 221 1831
1994 250 1978
1995 220 1819
1996 242 2113
1997 296 2158
1998 264 2290
1999 304 2365
2000 268 2485
2001 324 2501
2002 287 2825
2003 295 3169
2004 302 3361
2005 363 4749
2006 382 4881
2007 394 5572
2008 424 6299
2009 449 6940
2010 408 7794
2011 389 8763
2012 459 9611
2013 453 10385
2014 489 10995
2015 449 11465
2016 454 11939
2017 446 12778
2018 491 13652
2019 471 14436
2020 553 16565
2021 592 18353
2022 521 18293
2023 579 19703
2024 406 20036
2025 265 18206
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Clausthal University of Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Bachelor's Degree Free
Master's Degree €500
PhD Program Free

All costs are in Euros (€).

The Clausthal University of Technology has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Clausthal University of Technology.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology No No No
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Bachelor's Degree Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Sports
Master Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Production Engineering, Thermal Engineering
PhD Analytical Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Law, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Metal Techniques, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Operations Research, Organic Chemistry, Paleontology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Waste Management

Notable alumni

  1. Mohammad-Ali Ramin

    Mohammad-Ali Ramin
    Born in
    Iran Flag Iran
    Years
    1954-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    university teacherpolitician
    Biography

    Mohammad-Ali Ramin is an Iranian politician, political analyst and writer who served as the Vice Minister of Culture and a presidential advisor under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He organised the International Conference to Review the Global Vision of the Holocaust, a conference involving Holocaust deniers, which took place in Tehran in 2006.

  2. Wan Gang

    Wan Gang
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1952-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Wan Gang is a Chinese expert on automobiles and retired politician, who served as the minister of science and technology from 2007 to 2018. The chairman of the China Zhi Gong Party from 2007 to 2022, Wan was one of the few non-Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ministers in China's State Council.

  3. August von Haxthausen

    August von Haxthausen
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1792-1866 (aged 74)
    Occupations
    economistlawyermythographerfarmerwriter
    Biography

    August Franz Ludwig Maria, Baron von Haxthausen-Abbenburg was a German agricultural scientist, economist, lawyer, writer, and collector of folk songs, best known for his account of conditions in Russia as revealed by his 1843 visit.

  4. Sven Schulze

    Sven Schulze
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1979-.. (age 47)
    Enrolled in the Clausthal University of Technology
    Studied in 1999-2007
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Sven Schulze is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has been serving as State Minister for Economic Affairs in the third government of Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt Reiner Haseloff since 2021 and is since January 2026 Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt.

  5. Reidun Twarock

    Reidun Twarock
    Years
    20th Century
    Enrolled in the Clausthal University of Technology
    Graduated with Doctor of Philosophy
    Occupations
    biologistmathematicianprofessor
    Biography

    Reidun Twarock is a German-born mathematical biologist at the University of York. She is known for developing mathematical models of viruses based on higher-dimensional lattices.

  6. Edward Hawker

    Edward Hawker
    Born in
    Australia Flag Australia
    Years
    1850-1940 (aged 90)
    Occupations
    academiccattle rancherpoliticianmetallurgistbarrister
    Biography

    Edward William Hawker was a politician in colonial South Australia.

Clausthal University of Technology faculties and divisions

Faculty : Energy and Management Chemistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mineralogy, Paleontology
Faculty : Mathematics, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering Computer Science, Machine Building, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Thermal Engineering
Faculty : Natural and Material Sciences Inorganic Chemistry, Laser Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Polymer and Plastics Technology

General information

Alternative names TU Clausthal
Technische Universität Clausthal
Founded 1775

Location and contacts

Address Adolph-Roemer-Straße 2A
Clausthal-Zellerfeld, 38678
Germany
City population 15,000

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