# Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg

> public · Freiberg · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (Bachelor/Diploma, no prep) | Sep 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Apr 1 – Sep 15. Extended deadline for students who don't need prep. |
| WiSe (Master German) | Sep 15 | Direct application (not uni-assist). Window: Jan 1 – Sep 15. |
| WiSe (Master English) | Apr 15 | Direct application. Window: Jan 1 – Apr 15. Earlier deadline for English-taught masters. |
| SoSe (Bachelor/Diploma, with prep) | Dec 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Oct 1 – Dec 15. |
| SoSe (Bachelor/Diploma, no prep) | Mar 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Oct 1 – Mar 15. |
| Winter semester — Bachelor/Diploma applicants who need a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) plus German language training, via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 June | Confirmed, matches stored row. Application window is 1 April to 15 June. Source: https://tu-freiberg.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Freiberg
- **Region:** Sachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, natural-sciences, economics, environmental-sciences
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.tu-freiberg.de
- **Address:** Akademiestraße 6, 09599 Freiberg, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Freiberg is a historic mining town in Saxony with 40,000 residents, about 30km south-west of Dresden. It has that authentic Eastern German character — post-industrial but rebuilding, affordable, with real community life and student presence. The surrounding landscape is green and hiking-friendly, and the cost of living is genuinely low compared to western Germany.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for non-EU students makes this public university significantly cheaper than private German alternatives.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional English.
- Specialisation in engineering, natural sciences, and environmental sciences matches Germany's strongest small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) export sectors.
- An EU-accredited German degree opens the full Schengen labour market and a dedicated 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Sachsen has a lower cost of living than western German states, easing the financial burden beyond tuition.
- Students are entitled to 120 full or 240 half working days per year, allowing part-time income during studies.

## Watch out for

- Non-EU applicants must open a blocked account (Sperrkonto) showing roughly €11,904 to obtain a student visa.
- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German, requiring C1-level proficiency beyond the stated IELTS minimum.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Freiberg is a small city with a limited local job market, restricting internship and part-time work options compared to larger centres.
- Admission to engineering and natural-science programmes at German public universities is competitive, particularly for international applicants.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €220–330
- **Private housing:** €300–400
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Freiberg
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk Freiberg: 1,500+ places, rooms directly on campus. All-inclusive (heating, electricity, internet). Range €220–330/mo. HOUSING GUARANTEE for first-semester students (Wohnheimplatz-Garantie). Freiberg is a small city (40,000 pop.) — minimal housing pressure.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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