1. Technische universität Bergakademie FREIBERG
SUSTAINABLE - PRACTICAL - STRONG IN RESEARCH
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2. AN attractive university
Overwiew
AN attractive university
clear profile GEOSCIENCES – MATERIALS – ENERGY – ENVIRONMENT
top research university: university with the most external funds in Germany (ca. 56,1 million € in 2017)
scientific location Freiberg: Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF)
specials TU Bergakademie Foundation, Krüger Foundation, terra mineralia – the university‘s unique endowment collection, own teaching and research mine
campus university – short distances
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3. Our university Overwiev 2018 6 + 1 Faculties 65 Degree Programms 4.294
Students 1010 Students from abroad (24%) 77 % students in STEM programmes
56,1
Mio. € Drittmittel 2017 87
Full professors
1.789
university employees
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

4. Processing and refining
Overview
Research profile
University in the service of sustainable materials and energy along the raw materials supply chain
from the exploration of new and domestic deposits
to the development of alternative energy technology, recycling
to the research of new materials
with the national mission of securing raw materials – with a worldwide network
EXPLORATION
EXTRACTION
PREPERATION
Processing and refining
recycling
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5. Fakultäten – interdisziplinär vernetzt
Overview
Fakultäten – interdisziplinär vernetzt
faculty 1
Mathematics and informatics
Faculty 2
Chemistry and Physics
Faculty 3
Geosciences, Geotechnology and Mining
Faculty 4
Mechanical Engineering, Processing and Energy Engineering
Faculty 5
Materials Science and Material Technology
Faculty 6
Business Administration
Faculty 7
Virtual Faculty
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6. Overview
Great foundations
Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg Foundation
Dr.-Erich-Krüger-Foundation
Pohl-Ströher Mineral Collection
“Mineralogical Collection Germany” Foundation
FME Endowment for the support of teaching and research at the Institutes for the History of Science and Technology
External foundation: Sparkasse “TU Bergakademie Freiberg” Foundation
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

7. TU Bergakademie in Rankings
Overview
TU Bergakademie in Rankings
QS World University Rankings
Global comparison of 800 universities No. 9 worldwide in Engineering - Mineral and Mining (2017)
Comparison of third-party funds in Germany
No. 5 Nationwide comparison of third-party funding per professor (2015)
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

8. STUDYING AT TU BERGAKADEMIE

9. Best conditions Studying 2017 65 Courses of Study 1.225 freshman 4.294
Students, WS 2017/18
77 % are in MINT-Courses 24 % are international Students
84 €
Semester fee
762
Graduates in the academic year 16/17
110
Doctorates 20% Women
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10. MATHEMATICS, INFORMATICS, NATURAL SCIENCES
Studying
MATHEMATICS, INFORMATICS, NATURAL SCIENCES
Applied Informatics B, M
Applied Mathematics D
Business Mathematics B, M
Applied Natural Sciences B, M
Chemistry B, M, D
Sustainable and Innovative Natural Resource Management – SINReM M
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

11. GEOSCIENCES AND GEOENGINEERING
Studying
GEOSCIENCES AND GEOENGINEERING
Advanced Mineral Resources Development M
Geoinformatics/Geophysics B, M
Geology/Mineralogy B
Geosciences M
Geoecology B, M
Geotechnology/Mining D
Grundwater Management M
Surveying and Applied Geodesy D
Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management M
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

12. ENGINEERING Computational Materials Science M
Studying
ENGINEERING
Computational Materials Science M
Computational Science and Engineering M
Mechanical Engineering D, B, M
Mechanical and Process Engineering M
Environmental Engineering B, M
Environmental Process Engineering D postgraduate program
Process Engineering D, B, M
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13. ENGINEERING Automobile Engineering: Materials and Components D, M
Studying
ENGINEERING
Automobile Engineering: Materials and Components D, M
Foundry Technology B, M
Nanotechnology D
Materials Science and Materials Technology D
Metallic Materials Technology M
Technology and Application of Inorganic Engineering Materials M
Ceramics, Glass and Construction Materials Engineering D
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14. Economic Sciences Business Administration B, M Business and Law B
Studying
Economic Sciences
Business Administration B, M
Business and Law B
Business Administration in Energy and Resources Management D
Energy and Resource Management M
Management and Technology M
Industrial Engineering and Management B, M
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15. Economic Sciences, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Studying
Economic Sciences, INTERDISCIPLINARY
International Business in Developing and Emerging Markets – IBDEM M
International Management of Resources and Environment – IMRE M
Connecting Arts, Sciences and Engineering M
Industrial Archaeology B, M Industrial Culture M
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16. Degrees: Bachelor, Master, diplom
Studying
Degrees: Bachelor, Master, diplom
DiploMA
9, 10 Semesters
Dipl.-Ingenieur
Dipl.-Naturwissenschaftler Dipl.-Kaufmann
Dipl.-Ing.
Bachelor
6, 7 Semesters
Bachelor of Science
B. Sc.
Master
4 Semesters
Master of Science
Master of Business Administration
M.Sc
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17. DEGREES: BACHELOR, MASTER* BACHELOR
Studying
DEGREES: BACHELOR, MASTER*
first degree qualifying for a profession after 6 to 7 semesters
transmits scientific basics as well as social and methodical competence
demanding advanced course of studies for 3 to 4 semesters
a prior degree qualifying for a profession is required
high level of technical and scientific expertise
entitlement to doctoral studies
BACHELOR
MASTER
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18. profession / entitlement to doctoral studies
Studying
THREE WAYS TO THE GOAL: BACHELOR AND MASTER
BACHELOR 6 – 7 semesters
profession
BACHELOR 6 – 7 semesters
MASTER 3 – 4 semesters
profession / entitlement to doctoral studies
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19. DEGREE: DIPLOMA Basic Study Period 1. – 4. Semester
Studying
DEGREE: DIPLOMA
Basic Study Period 1. – 4. Semester
mathematic,
natural scientific
and subject-specific basics
INTERMEDIATE DIPLOMA
Main Study Period 5. – 9., 10. Semester
field of study / concentration
internship (7th semester)
Final Examination / Diploma Thesis
Independent Scientific Working
Access to Doctoral Studies
DIPLOMA
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20. ACADEMIC YEAR Winter semester: 1st October to 31st March
Studying
ACADEMIC YEAR
Winter semester: 1st October to 31st March
Summer semester: 1st April to 30st September
Application Deadlines
for international students (in German taught study courses): for winter semester: April 30th (if study preparation course is required) July 15th (without study preparation) for summer semester: October 31th (if study preparation course is required) January 15th (without study preparation)
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21. INTERNATIONALITY

22. Students from all over the world
International
Students from all over the world
22% Students from abroad (1.036)
Europe 257
North-America 5
Asia 554
Latin-Amerika 87
Africa 133
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23. SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Orientation days
Buddy programme
Accommodation assistance
German language courses
English for specific degree courses
Language tandem
Broad range of cultural activities
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24. International Study Houses
CHILE-HOUSE FREIBERG
Guest house for international students and young scientists Freiberg, Brennhausgasse 3
LOMONOSSOW-HOUSE
Guest house for international students and young scientists, Freiberg, Fischerstraße
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

25. One programme – two degrees
International
One programme – two degrees
Bi-national programms
China
Wuhan University of Science and Technology, University of Geosciences Beijing
Frankreich
Université Paris Est Créteil (UPEC)
Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Italien
University of Trento
Polen
AGH Krakau, TU Gliwice, Wirtschaftsuniversität Poznan
Russland
Bergbauuniversität St. Petersburg, Nationale Technische Universität für Stahl und Legierungen Moskau „MISiS“, Universität für Erdöl und Erdgas „Gubkin“, Moskau Polytech, Kasaner Förderale Universität, Nationale Forschungsuniversität Samara, Staatliche Technische Universität Lipetzk
UNGARN
Central European University Budapest (CEU)
uKRAINE
Nationale Metallurgische Akademie der Ukraine Dnepropetrovsk, Pridniprovska Staatliche Akademie für Bauwesen und Architektur Dnepropetrovsk
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

26. EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING

27. INTERDISCIPLINARY TOP RESEARCH
2017 4
Profile segments
6+1
Faculties 2
Specila research areas 1
DFG focal points programm
Advanced technology cluster
Resource Technology Institutes of the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft
56,1
Mio € external funding 2017
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

28. Processing and refining
Research
PROFILE SEGMENTS GEOMATENUM
GEOSCIENCES exploration and extraction of raw materials
MATERIALS materials for the solid-state industry, development of new materials
ENERGY energy sources and technology
ENVIRONMENT sustainability, resources
EXPLORATION
EXTRACTION
PREPERATION
Processing and refining
recycling
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

29. ACADEMIC PROFILE Research GEOSCIENCES MATERIALS ENERGY ENVIRONMENT
fields
academic disciplines
raw materials supply chain
Mathematics / Natural Sciences
Characterization Simulation Modeling Visualization Synthesis
Engineering
Machines Plants Processing Technologies
Business Administration
Innovation Management
Economy / Ecology
Value Creation
GEOSCIENCES
exploration
MATERIALS
extraction
ENERGY
preperation
ENVIRONMENT
Processing/refining
recycling
Faculties 1, 2, 3
Faculties 3, 4, 5
Faculty 6
Virtual Fakulty
Faculty 1: Mathematics and Informatics, Faculty 2: Chemistry and Physics, Faculty 3: Geosciences, Geotechnology, Mining, Faculty 4: Mechanical Engineering, Processing and Energy Technology, Faculty 5: Materials and Material Technology, Faculty 6: Business Administration
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

30. LARGE SCALE PLANT TECHNOLOGY
Research
LARGE SCALE PLANT TECHNOLOGY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 Cave
5 HP-Pox-Facility
2 Magnesium Strip Caster
6 Syngas-to-Fuel Facility
3 Test Facility for Rims and Wheels
7 Research Mine
4 Processing plant
8 Blasting Chamber
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

31. LargE Research Projects
Special research fields
SFB 920
multifunctional filters for molten metal filtration – a contribution to zero defect materials, DFG Special Research Field
SFB 799
TRIP-MATRIX-COMPOSITE“
new composites of ceramics and steel
DFG Special Research Field
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

32. Research
DFG Priority Programm
Coordinated programmes of the DFG, generally funded for 6 years
SPP 2045
MehrDimPart – Highly specific and multidimensional fractionation of fine particle systemes with technical relevance
SPP 1466
Infinite life span for high-performance, cyclically stressed materials
SPP 1006
Infrastructure area – International Continental drilling Program (ICDP)
SPP 527
Bereich Infrastruktur – Integrated Ocean Drilling Program/Ocean Drilling Program (IODP/ODP)
SPP 1418
FIRE – Refractory initiative to reduce emissions
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

33. Research
Research projects
Supported projects by the Federal Government, the State and the Foundation
CENTRE FOR INNOVATION COMPETENCE
Virtuhcon – Virtual High Temperature Conversion – Virtuelle Hochtemperatur- Konversionsprozesse
KRÜGER RESEARCH SCHOOL
BHMZ – Biohydrometallurgical Center for Strategic Elements: Process Chain for the Winning of Metals from Ores, Tailings and Recycling Material
SAXON TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER
AMARETO – Sächsische Allianz für material- und ressourceneffiziente Technologien
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

34. HISTORY

35. right to name “Technische Universität”
History
OVER 250 YEARS OF HISTORY
foundation of the Bergakademie 21 November
right to confer habilitation
opening of terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle
first university laboratory established by Prof. Lampadius
foundation of the Krüger Endowment
1765
1771
1796
1920
1927
1993
2006
2008
2011
2012
foundation of the Institute of Resource Technology
right to confer doctorates
university reformation
foundation of the World Forum of Resource Universities
first foreign student: Albert Vergeel, Holland, registers
right to name “Technische Universität”
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

36. FAMOUS STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS
History
FAMOUS STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS
Michail Wassiljewitsch Lomonossow ( ) Russian polymath
Abraham Gottlob Werner ( ) most important teacher at the Bergakademie
Alexander von Humboldt ( ) natural scientist, polymath
Friedrich von Hardenberg (Novalis) ( ) Romanticist
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37. FAMOUS STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS
History
FAMOUS STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS
Ferdinand Reich ( ) Hieronymus Richter ( ) discoverer of indium
Julius Weisbach ( ) inventor of theodolites
Clemens Alexander Winkler ( ) discoverer of germanium
Adolf Ledebur ( ) famous metallurgist
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38. FACTS

39. Internationally study
International students top 10
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40. students according to area of study
facts and figures
economics
mathematics, natural sciences
engineering sciences
students according to area of study
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41. total external funding at the TU Bergakademie in Million €
facts and figures
total external funding at the TU Bergakademie in Million €
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42. IMPRESSIONS CITY AND CAMPUS

43. freiberg in saxony Freiberg Saxony overview
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44. campus university with short distances
overview
campus university with short distances
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45. Campus
Modernste Labore für Studium und Forschung
Discovered in Freiberg - Germanium Clemens-Winkler laboratory named after the discoverer of Germanium
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46. Freiberg´s first address for future economists
Campus
Schloßplatzquartier: eingeweiht 2015, Sitz der Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaft
Freiberg´s first address for future economists
in the city centre of Freiberg - the Schlossplatz quarter
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

47. Campus
Studentenwerk Freiberg – bietet Wohnheime auf dem Campus, bewirtschaftet die Neue Mensa
Living on campus
Directly next to the canteen, the university library and the teaching buildings
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48. Reiche Zeche - research and training mine
Studium und Forschung
Als einzige Universität in Europa betreibt die TU Bergakademie ein eigenes Bergwerk für Lehre und Forschung.
Reiche Zeche - research and training mine
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

49. TU BAF Research Fields: Materials Science
Near industrial scale pilot plant for Magnesium strip production
TU Bergakademie Freiberg | 2018 |

50. TU BAF Research Fields: Geoscience
terra mineralia - endowment collection at the TU Bergakademie
displayed in Freudenstein Castle, Freiberg
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