TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Higher EducationSaxony, Germany1001-5000 Employees
TU Bergakademie Freiberg is a higher education institution based in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1765, it brings together engineering, natural sciences, geosciences, materials science and economics to address sustainable development and technology-driven transformation. It centers on the exploration and processing of raw materials, energy extraction, storage and conversion, and the development of new materials and recycling processes. More than 4,000 students are enrolled across 69 programs, reflecting the institution's breadth and emphasis on practice-oriented education. Six faculties pursue efficient and alternative technologies to support a sustainable economy and industry. In April 2025, the university was involved in a collaboration to develop an emission-free, residue-free recycling process based on thermal plasma.