- Founded
- 1775
- Students
- 3,000
- Programmes
- 39
- Taught in English
- 8
About Technische Universität Clausthal
Technische Universität Clausthal (TU Clausthal) is a public research university located in Clausthal-Zellerfeld in the Harz Mountains of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen). Founded in 1775 as the Clausthal Mining School, it has been a full technical university since 1968. The university is thematically positioned around the circular economy, with research and teaching organised along the themes of Energy, Materials, and Information.
With approximately 3,000 enrolled students, of whom around 50% come from more than 100 countries, TU Clausthal describes itself as one of the most international universities in Germany. The university is structured into two faculties and 28 institutes, supported by six interdisciplinary scientific research centres including CUTEC (environmental technology) and the Energy Storage Technology Centre (EST).
TU Clausthal operates three locations: the main campus in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, an Energy Campus in Goslar, and a Drilling Simulator Celle facility in Celle. The university offers 18 bachelor's and 19 master's degree programmes across engineering, natural sciences, computer science, and economics, with the circular economy running as a thematic thread through the full programme portfolio.
Founded in 1775 as a mining school - one of Germany's oldest technical institutions
~50% international students from 100+ countries, making it one of Germany's most international universities by share
Three campuses: main campus in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Energy Campus in Goslar, and Drilling Simulator in Celle
No tuition fees for international students; semester contribution is €242
18 bachelor's and 19 master's programmes centred on the circular economy theme of Energy, Materials, and Information
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Harz Mountain region with direct access to outdoor recreation
Key facts
- Type
- Universitäten
- Founded
- 1775
- Students
- 3,000
- International
- more than half of the student body is international
- Faculties
- 2
- Programmes
- 39
Study programmes
39 accredited degrees at Technische Universität Clausthal, 8 of them taught in English.
Showing 1–24 of 39 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
No tuition fees for bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes - Niedersachsen does not charge tuition for international students at public universities. The mandatory semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is €242 per semester, comprising a student union fee of €150, an administration fee of €75, and a student body fee of €17. A long-term study surcharge of €500 per semester applies once the standard credit allowance is exhausted. Non-EU students pay the same semester contribution; no additional non-EU surcharge applies (unlike Baden-Württemberg).
Admission requirements
For bachelor's programmes, a university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) - such as an Abitur equivalent - is sufficient. For master's programmes, a completed bachelor's degree in a relevant subject is required; specific conditions apply per programme. International applicants whose qualifications were not obtained in Germany are subject to special regulations and should consult the Clausthal International Center (IZC) for credential recognition guidance. The IZC Application Team handles all international applications (contact: [email protected]). Applicants from India, China, and Vietnam who require an APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) certificate must obtain it before applying; TU Clausthal itself does not publish APS guidance on its main pages, so applicants should confirm requirements with the IZC or the relevant German embassy. Language requirements vary by programme and language of instruction; the IZC Language Center provides preparatory German courses.
Application deadlines
Summer Semester 2026: bachelor's deadline 15 April 2026; master's deadline 1 April 2026 (application portal opened 12 December 2025). Winter Semester 2026/27: applications expected to open from end of May 2026 (exact deadline not yet published at time of research). Applicants should check the official application portal for updated deadlines each cycle.
How international applicants apply
TU Clausthal does NOT use uni-assist. Since 15 December 2025 all applications - including those with foreign certificates - go exclusively digital via the university's own HISinOne application portal (post/email no longer accepted). TU Clausthal charges its own processing fee of EUR 125 for checking foreign certificates (EUR 100 with APS certificate for China/Vietnam/India); exemptions include EU citizens, Erasmus+ students, Studienkolleg (FSP) graduates, holders of a ZAB Zeugnisbewertung, doctoral candidates, internal university changers and prior admittees (letter max. 2 years old).
Languages of instruction
The majority of programmes are taught in German. An increasing number of master's programmes are available in English, including programmes in areas such as computer science, energy systems, and materials engineering. The Language Center (part of the Clausthal International Center, IZC) offers German courses at multiple levels for international students, as well as technical English and intercultural competence training. Prospective students should check individual programme pages at studiengaenge.tu-clausthal.de for the language of instruction.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Technische Universität Clausthal
2 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Deutschlandstipendium (TU Clausthal)
Merit-and-engagement scholarship open to applications from the very first semester. Selection criteria: adherence to standard peri...
Amount: EUR 300 per month
Deadline: Application portal for academic year 2026/27 opens 15 May 2026, deadli...
Bachelor, Master
Niedersachsenstipendium (state scholarship)
Lower Saxony state scholarship listed among TU Clausthal's scholarship offers alongside the Deutschlandstipendium and company/foun...
Amount: Per current state call
Deadline: Per annual call on the scholarships pages
Bachelor, Master
Student accommodation
What Technische Universität Clausthal publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
The university's housing page
Deadlines and application forms are published here, and they change every intake.
Open housing pageFrom the university
Housing options in Clausthal-Zellerfeld range from student residence halls to shared flats (WGs) and family accommodation, all described as available at reasonable prices. The Clausthal International Center (IZC) provides accommodation assistance for incoming international and Erasmus+ students.
Campuses & locations
Primary campus in the Harz Mountains; all core faculties and administration
Satellite campus in Goslar focused on energy research
Specialist facility in Celle for drilling technology
Living in Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Clausthal-Zellerfeld is a small town in the Upper Harz (Oberharz) region of Lower Saxony, situated within the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of the Harz mining area. The town's manageable size means students can navigate the campus and town quickly, and its location in the Harz Mountains provides direct access to outdoor activities including hiking and winter sports. TU Clausthal is the largest employer in the region. The nearest larger cities are Goslar (approx. 30 km) and Braunschweig (approx. 70 km).
Student life & support
Housing options in Clausthal-Zellerfeld range from student residence halls to shared flats (WGs) and family accommodation, all described as available at reasonable prices. The Clausthal International Center (IZC) provides accommodation assistance for incoming international and Erasmus+ students. The campus hosts numerous student associations and fraternities, and the Harz Mountains location supports a broad range of outdoor sports alongside indoor sports facilities. The university organises regular cultural events. The IZC Language Center runs German courses at all levels, specifically designed for international students, to support both academic study and day-to-day integration. Welcome week orientation is offered each semester.
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