Two universities are located in the district of Central Saxony. They also offer international degree courses and exchange programs.
Foreign students benefit from low fees, low living costs and a very good education. There are also no tuition fees.
Freiberg is home to the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF), which conducts teaching and research in the following subject areas:
Mathematics/Computer Science
Natural sciences
Engineering sciences
Geosciences
Materials science
Economics
Research at TUBAF focuses in particular on sustainable energy and resource management. It is a university with a long tradition and is one of the oldest universities in Germany. Around 4,300 people are currently enrolled. The TUBAF website can be found here.
Mittweida is home to the Hochschule Mittweida (HSMW), one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Saxony. It offers a wide range of Bachelor's and Master's programs in various disciplines. The university is particularly active in the fields of
Engineering sciences
Applied computer and life sciences
Industrial engineering
Social work
media
The HSMW is characterized by its practice-oriented education, which is supported by close cooperation with industry and the use of modern laboratory and production facilities. The university currently has around 6,300 students. The website can be found here.
INFOBOX
Important contacts/points of contact:
SAMM – Service Centre for Work and Migration in Central Saxony
Tel.: +49 (0) 3731 799 -3697 | -4622
Email: samm@landkreis-mittelsachsen.de
Website: https://welcome-mittelsachsen.de/
Visiting address:
Am Rotvorwerk 3
09599 Freiberg (Zug district)
