07. März 2023 – Torsten Mayer

Application deadline 15 May 2023 for winter semester 2023/24

The application deadline for winter semester 2023/’24 for Master programmes taught in English has been extended. Applicants can now apply up to and including 15 May 2023.

Further information:

Application deadlines for study programmes in German

Application deadlines for the winter semester and for applicants from abroad in Bachelor, Diplom or Master programmes taught in German language are as follows:

  • 30 April (if you need to attend a preparatory German course before studies)
  • 15 July (if you already fulfill every requirement to study in German language)

Academic Evaluation Centre (APS)

Applicants from India can submit the APS later and do not have to submit it at the time of application. The proof must be submitted with the enrolment at the latest.

07. März 2023 – Torsten Mayer

Orientation events summer semester 2023

During the Orientation Days, you can learn about…

  • what are the formalities after the arrival in Freiberg. We give tips how to deal with the necessary formalities best,
  • how the semester at the Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF) is structured – important dates of the academic year,
  • services and contact persons for international students at TUBAF,
  • specifics of the German culture: how to communicate and work with Germans at the university,
  • introduction to your study programme.

Programme for the summer semester 2023

Wednesday, 29 March – Introduction (online event)

  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Venue: Zoom (the link will be provided shortly)

Topics:

  • words of welcome and introduction of the TUBAF by the Foreigners‘ Commissioner Prof. Mohd Amro
  • formalities after the arrival in Freiberg
  • during studies – important things to know
  • contact persons and organizations at the TUBAF
  • tips for online studies
  • health insurance

Monday, 03 April – Welcome at the TUBAF – Introduction (on-site event)

  • Time: 18:00 p.m.
  • Venue: venue will be announced soon

Topics:

  • words of welcome
  • formalities after the arrival
  • during studies – important things to know
  • health insurance
  • contact persons and institutions (Student council and others)
  • practical tips on living in Freiberg/Germany
  • registration

Registration

We need your support to prepare for the on-site event of the Orientation Days. Please register via  e-mail: . Your registration e-mail should contain: Your Name, Study Programme, Country of origin and the info if you will join the on-site orientation event on 03 April.

Friday, 31 March – Online Services (online event)

  • Start: 10:00 a.m.
  • Venue: online

Topics:

  • introduction online learning management system OPAL
  • introduction web conference system Big Blue Button
  • examination platform
  • digital tools for studies
  • tools for communication in learning groups (e. g. Jitsi Meet)
  • IDM Portal (account activation) and e-mail service
  • how to create your course schedule
  • student online service portal

Introduction to study programmes Metallic Materials Technology (MMT)

  • Online: 30 March at 10:00 a.m., Link will be announced soon
  • On-site: 31 March at 01:00 p.m., venue will be announced soon

Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management (MORE)

  • On-site: Date will be announed soon
  • venue will be announed soon

Further events

Intercultural aspects of living in Germany

  • 05 April at 06:00 p.m.
  • venue will be announced

Download information material

Students already enrolled have a user account. They can find the presentation slides of the Orientation Days and the Welcome Folder in the teaching and learning platform OPAL.

11. Januar 2023 – Torsten Mayer

Project „International Students in Schools“ looking for participants

Illustration of 8 representatives of different religions with clothing and symbols, surrounding text: International Students in SchoolsIn the project „International Students in Schools“, international students meet local pupils and tell them about themselves, their home country and its culture and everyday life. The students thus give the adolescents a valuable insight into the uniqueness of their culture and promote mutual understanding in our globally oriented societies.

For events at a Gymnasium (high school), we are currently looking for students and doctoral candidates:

Illustration of 4 Indians, male and female, above the Indian flagTopic „The world religions Hinduism and/or Buddhism“

  • Monday, 13.03.2023, from 11:20 – 12:50 (51 pupils)
  • Thursday, 16.03.2023, from 11:20 – 12:50 (76 pupils)

Subjects: Ethics, Religion
Grade level: 9
Location: Bernhard-von-Cotta-Gymnasium, Haasenweg 2, Brand-Erbisdorf
Language: Preferably German, but presentation and discussion in English is possible.

Registration

If you want to participate, please send an e-mail to Torsten Mayer, International Office, e-mail address .