The Chemnitz University of Technology (CUT) is a public university founded in 1836 as the Royal Commercial School. With over 9,000 students, it is the third largest university in Saxony, Germany. Located in the heart of Chemnitz, a city known for its industrial heritage and modern outlook, the university offers a dynamic urban campus environment. CUT offers a wide range of academic programmes in eight faculties, including Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Computer Science, Economics and Business Administration, Humanities, and Behavioural and Social Sciences. The university is particularly renowned for its focus on materials and intelligent systems, resource-efficient production and lightweight structures, and the interface between humans and technology.

Notable alumni include Georg Agricola, a renowned German mineralogist who served as mayor of the city in the 16th century. The university's faculty has made significant contributions to research and innovation, with several institutes included in Germany's prestigious Excellence Initiative.