Freiberg University of Technology: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1154 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #415 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #62 of 369 | In Germany |
| #4 of 19 | In Saxony |
| #134 of 1,007 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 4,016
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- tu-freiberg.de
- Languages
- German;English
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* The Freiberg University of Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or equivalent, and German language certificate (DSH) for international students |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; April-July) |
| Enrollment | 4,016 |
Research profile
Freiberg University of Technology is a world-class research university with 8,072 scientific papers published and 145,349 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Metallurgical Engineering, and Biology.
Freiberg University of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 33 |
| 1992 | 3 | 38 |
| 1993 | 26 | 47 |
| 1994 | 87 | 74 |
| 1995 | 79 | 128 |
| 1996 | 113 | 191 |
| 1997 | 157 | 355 |
| 1998 | 149 | 426 |
| 1999 | 154 | 674 |
| 2000 | 161 | 922 |
| 2001 | 182 | 1098 |
| 2002 | 193 | 1365 |
| 2003 | 194 | 1743 |
| 2004 | 229 | 2075 |
| 2005 | 193 | 2435 |
| 2006 | 238 | 3263 |
| 2007 | 241 | 3533 |
| 2008 | 298 | 4194 |
| 2009 | 508 | 4828 |
| 2010 | 369 | 5518 |
| 2011 | 506 | 6425 |
| 2012 | 412 | 7507 |
| 2013 | 526 | 9009 |
| 2014 | 557 | 9959 |
| 2015 | 644 | 10888 |
| 2016 | 677 | 11527 |
| 2017 | 583 | 13118 |
| 2018 | 560 | 13937 |
| 2019 | 604 | 15873 |
| 2020 | 584 | 19444 |
| 2021 | 601 | 22616 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Freiberg 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 | €1,500 |
| Master's Degree | €2,000 |
| PhD Program | Free |
Currency: Euro (€)
The Freiberg University of Technology has 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 Freiberg 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 | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Archaeology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineralogy, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Diplom (Univ) | Applied Mathematics, Automotive Engineering, Business Administration, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources, Surveying and Mapping |
| Master | Archaeology, Automotive Engineering, Business Administration, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Heritage Preservation, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Law, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Physics, Water Science |
| PhD | Business Administration, Chemistry, Energy Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physics |
| Habilitation | Business Administration, Chemistry, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Geological Engineering, Geology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physics |
Freiberg University of Technology alumni
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Alexander von Humboldt
- Occupations
- chamberlainvolcanologistzoologistmeteorologistdemographer
- Biography
-
Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt was a German polymath, geographer, naturalist, explorer, and proponent of Romantic philosophy and science. He was the younger brother of the Prussian minister, philosopher, and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835). Humboldt's quantitative work on botanical geography laid the foundation for the field of biogeography. Humboldt's advocacy of long-term systematic geophysical measurement laid the foundation for modern geomagnetic and meteorological monitoring.
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Novalis
- Enrolled in the Freiberg University of Technology
- In 1797 studied mining engineering
- Occupations
- literary theoristphilosopherlyricistengineerpoet
- Biography
-
Georg Philipp Friedrich Freiherr von Hardenberg, pen name Novalis (German pronunciation: [noˈvaːlɪs]), was a German aristocrat and polymath, who was a poet, novelist, philosopher and mystic. He is regarded as an idiosyncratic and influential figure of Jena Romanticism.
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Theodor Körner
- Enrolled in the Freiberg University of Technology
- Studied in 1808
- Occupations
- poetwriter
- Biography
-
Carl Theodor Körner was a German poet and soldier. After some time in Vienna, where he wrote some light comedies and other works for the Burgtheater, he became a soldier and joined the Lützow Free Corps in the German uprising against Napoleon. During these times, he displayed personal courage in many fights, and encouraged his comrades by fiery patriotic lyrics he composed, among these being the "Schwertlied" (Sword Song), composed during a lull in fighting only a few hours before his death, and "Lützows wilde Jagd" (Lützow's Wild Chase, or Hunt), each set to music by both Carl Maria von Weber and Franz Schubert. He was often called the "German Tyrtaeus."
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Friedrich Mohs
- Occupations
- physicistcrystallographeruniversity teachermineralogist
- Biography
-
Carl Friedrich Christian Mohs was a German chemist and mineralogist. He was the creator of the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Mohs also introduced a classification of the crystal forms in crystal systems independently of Christian Samuel Weiss.
Freiberg University of Technology faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business Administration and the International Ressource Industry | Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Natural Resources |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Chemistry and Physics | Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Physical Chemistry, Physics |
| Faculty : Geosciences, Geo-Engineering and Mining | Earth Sciences, Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Materials Science and Technology | Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Physical Engineering |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Computer Science | Computer Science, Mathematics |
| Faculty : Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | TU BAF Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1765 |
| Accreditation | Wissenschaftsrat |
| Motto | Future based on tradition |
Location and contacts
| Address | Akademiestrasse 6 Freiberg, 09596 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 40,000 |