Technische Universität Clausthal
Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Students
- 3,000
- International students
- 50%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1775
Overview
TU Clausthal is a research-intensive public university in the Harz region of Lower Saxony, Germany. With around 3,000 students (approximately 50% international) from over 100 countries, it offers programs in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, and economics. Its thematic focus is Circular Economy, covering resource-efficient recycling, sustainable materials, renewable energies, and digital transformation. The university comprises two faculties, 28 institutes, and five interdisciplinary research centers.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Business Administration
- Materials Science
- Energy
- Mining
- Chemistry
- Process Engineering
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studierendensekretariat@tu-clausthal.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,500 – €3,000 / semester
From about $3,240 / year
Domestic students
€242 / semester
Semester fee of 242 EUR per semester (150 EUR student services + 75 EUR administration + 17 EUR student union). No tuition fees beyond the semester contribution for standard degree programs. A long-term study fee of 500 EUR per semester applies after the standard study period. Continuing education programs may charge additional fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Engineering (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Betriebswirtschaftslehre (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Chemie (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Digitales Management (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Digital Technologies (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Elektrotechnik (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Energie und Materialphysik (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Geo-Energy Systems (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Informatik (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Maschinenbau (Bachelor) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.