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TU Bergakademie Freiberg
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2025-08-06
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TU Bergakademie Freiberg is one of the world's leading universities in the fields of mining, geosciences and materials science. The university's most famous graduate is the natural scientist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. In Freiberg he studied earth sciences and mining in 1791 and 1792.
High quality of teaching and research, and a novel combination of theory and practice have shaped the profile of TU Bergakademie Freiberg since its foundation in the year 1765. In the 19th century, the chemical elements Germanium and Indium were discovered in Freiberg.
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TU Bergakademie Freiberg in numbers
Founded in 1765, it is the oldest still existing mining university in the world. With about 4,000 students, it has an ideal professor-student ratio. 34.5 % of the students are from abroad (status: winter semester 2019).
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In order to address the economic and ecological challenges of the 21st century, the six faculties of the university conduct interdisciplinary research on alternatives for raw material extraction, energy technologies, materials and recycling processes.
In TU Bergakademie Freiberg you are able to study Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Materials Science and Economics. The university offers 72 Bachelor‘s, Master‘s and Diplom courses including 14 Master programs taught in English. TU Bergakademie Freiberg also has 184 active partnership relations, including 76 Erasmus agreements and 18 interdisciplinary university cooperations. And students are able to benefit from double degree programs with partner universities in China, France and several other nations.
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Mathematics and natural sciences:
- Sustainable and Innovative Natural Resource Management
Geosciences:
- Advanced Mineral Resources Development
- Geomatics for Mineral Resource Management
- Geoscience
- Groundwater Management
- Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management
Engineering sciences:
- Advanced Materials Analysis
- Computational Materials Science
- Mechanical and Process Engineering
- Metallic Materials Technology
- Technology and Application of Inorganic Engineering Materials
Economics and interdisciplinary:
- International Business and Resources in Emerging Markets
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TK - Your health insurance partner at TU Bergakademie Freiberg
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Health insurance cover is mandatory by law for all residents in Germany, including international students.
Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) is one of Germany's leading public health insurance providers3 and a trustworthy partner of Expatrio. TK insures more than 10 million customers, making it Germany's best and largest health insurer. TK offers you:
- Discounted rate for university students aged under 30
- English language support and registration
- Dental hygiene and basic dental treatment coverage
- Coverage of vaccinations recommended by the International Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO)
- TK Bonus Program
At Expatrio, we partner with TK to help register international students into the public healthcare system, ensuring they can apply for their visa and are legally covered during their studies.
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