About the university
TU Bergakademie Freiberg is a small technical university in Saxony with a long history in mining and geosciences. Its six faculties cover geosciences, mining, materials, chemical and process engineering, energy and the economics of resources.
It is one of the most international universities in Germany: just over half its 4,389 students come from abroad. It offers 13 master's taught in English, including Chemical Engineering, Mechanical and Process Engineering, Computational Materials Science, Mathematics for Data and Resource Sciences and Groundwater Management.
For Indian students, the draw is small classes (about 11 students per staff member in THE data), a very low semester fee and a strong niche in materials, geoscience and process engineering. The university also runs an English-taught MBA in International Business and Resources in Emerging Markets.
Freiberg is a historic small town in Saxony. Rents are low by German standards: the university quotes an average of about €266 a month warm for a shared-flat room.
- Founded
- 1765
- Type
- Public technical university focused on resources, materials and energy
- Students
- 4,389 (academic year 2024/25, as at 1 May 2025)
- International students
- 52% of students (1 May 2025)
- Faculties
- 6
- Student–staff ratio
- 10.8 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2026 data)
- Semester fee
- €107 per semester; no tuition fee listed
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
594 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2026
1001–1200 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (winter)
- English
- TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5
- Postgraduate
MSc Mechanical and Process Engineering
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS)
- Intakes
- October (winter)
- English
- TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5
- Postgraduate
MSc Computational Materials Science
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (winter); apply 1 January–15 April
- English
- TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5
- Postgraduate
MSc Mathematics for Data and Resource Sciences
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (winter) or April (summer); apply from 1 January to 15 April for October
- English
- TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
- Postgraduate
MSc Advanced Materials Analysis
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 CP)
- Intakes
- October (winter); apply 1 January–15 April
- English
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90
- Postgraduate
MSc Metallic Materials Technology
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS)
- Intakes
- April (summer) only; apply 1 July–15 October
- English
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 CP)
- Intakes
- October (apply 1 January–15 April); April (apply 1 July–15 October)
- English
- TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (winter); apply 1 January–15 April
- English
- TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5, or equivalent
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Chemical Engineering | 2 years (4 semesters) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
| MSc Mechanical and Process Engineering | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
| MSc Computational Materials Science | 2 years (4 semesters) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
| MSc Mathematics for Data and Resource Sciences | 2 years (4 semesters) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
| MSc Advanced Materials Analysis | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 CP) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
| MSc Metallic Materials Technology | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
| MSc Applied Geoscience | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 CP) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
| MSc Groundwater Management | 2 years (4 semesters) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at TU Bergakademie Freiberg with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
- First bachelor's, master's or Diplom degree
Germany Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium) at TU Freiberg
Value: €300 a month (half from private sponsors, half public)
Eligibility: Enrolled students and admitted first-semester students with outstanding promise; social commitment and personal background also count. For winter 2026/27 the window was 1 July–9 August 2026; calls run twice a year.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Most bachelor's programmes are taught in German. Responsible Production and Consumption (BSc, 7 semesters) is taught in German and English.
Postgraduate
- A first university degree of at least six semesters in a related subject, plus a qualification assessment; some programmes add an interview or motivation letter.
- Apply online through the university portal: usually 1 January–15 April for October and 1 July–15 October for April starts.
- Indian students also need an APS certificate for the German student visa.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (at least six semesters)
- TOEFL or IELTS score report
- Letter of motivation (one A4 page for Mathematics for Data and Resource Sciences)
- CV
- APS certificate
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 for the English-taught master's |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 |
| Other tests | Equivalent tests accepted on many programmes; check the programme page |
| Exemption | Applicants whose national language is English |
Accommodation and living costs
The Studentenwerk Freiberg runs furnished halls with internet, a launderette and bike and sports facilities; apply through its online rental portal, as places can run out when lectures begin. If halls are full, the Studentenwerk's housing scout collects checked private offers, and the student council helps international students set up shared flats.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat (WG), warm rentAverage, Moses Mendelssohn Institute (March 2025), quoted by the university | €266per month | ≈ ₹28,196 |
| Semester fee | €107per semester | ≈ ₹11,342 |
Campus and location
Freiberg is a compact historic town in Saxony, and the university's institutes are spread through it.
- Six faculties, from mathematics and computer science to geosciences, mining, materials and business.
- 2,126 staff, including 90 professors (1 June 2025).
- Studentenwerk halls come furnished with internet included.
- The university also offers an English-taught MBA in International Business and Resources in Emerging Markets.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Freiberg graduates work in materials, chemicals, mining, energy and environmental engineering in Germany and abroad. German language skills widen your options a lot. See our Germany guide for work rules while studying and after graduation.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Job-search permit after graduating | Up to 18 months | Make it in Germany |
| Work allowed while studying | 140 full days or 280 half days a year | Make it in Germany |
| International students | 52% (1 May 2025) | TU Bergakademie Freiberg: facts and figures |
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FAQs
Does TU Bergakademie Freiberg charge tuition?
Its fee page lists no tuition fee for these master's. You pay a semester fee of €107. A second degree costs €300 a semester.
What IELTS score do I need?
Most English-taught master's ask for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.
When do I apply?
Usually 1 January–15 April for October. Some programmes, such as Applied Geoscience, also take April starters (apply 1 July–15 October). Metallic Materials Technology starts only in April.
Is Freiberg cheap to live in?
Yes, by German standards. The university quotes an average of about €266 a month warm for a shared-flat room.
Sources
- TU Bergakademie Freiberg: study programmes (opens in a new tab)
- TU Freiberg: MSc Chemical Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- TU Freiberg: MSc Computational Materials Science (opens in a new tab)
- TU Freiberg: MSc Applied Geoscience (opens in a new tab)
- TU Freiberg: semester fees and re-registration (opens in a new tab)
- TU Freiberg: rankings, facts and figures (opens in a new tab)
- TU Freiberg: living in Freiberg (opens in a new tab)
- TU Freiberg: Germany Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings: TU Bergakademie Freiberg (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings 2027: TU Bergakademie Freiberg (opens in a new tab)
- Make it in Germany (Federal Government): studying in Germany (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia: Freiberg University of Mining and Technology (opens in a new tab)
Official website: tu-freiberg.de (opens in a new tab)
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