As one of the oldest mining colleges in the world, the University of Technology Bergakademie Freiberg has stood for first class research and practice-relevant training since 1765. In addition to classical programmes of study, such as mechanical engineering, chemistry or business management, the approximately 4,800 university students can also take unusual study programmes, such as network computing, geotechnical engineering/mining and industrial archaeology.
After completing a study programme at the Saxon University of Cooperative Education at the Breitenbrunn location, the graduates of the Bachelor’s degree programmes will have completed one-and-one-half years of practical experience. In cooperation with more than 1000 companies and social institutions, the University of Cooperative Education offers around 600 university students programmes of study in the areas of social work and business.
University students and graduates of the College of Applied Arts in Schneeberg are frequent recipients of various design prizes. In this department of the University of Applied Sciences Zwickau, creative minds are trained in wood design, fashion design and textile art/textile design study programmes. They acquire a broad range of skills, from creating unique handicraft items to manufacturing products in industrial serial production.
