Clausthal University of Technology: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

TU Clausthal

Founded in 1775 as the Clausthal Mining School, Clausthal University of Technology (TU Clausthal) is a specialized public technical university located in the Upper Harz Mountains of Lower Saxony with approx. 3,000 students. This small institution focuses on engineering and natural sciences, and has a longstanding tradition of excellence in mining, petroleum engineering, materials science, and metallurgy. TU Clausthal maintains Germany's only remaining mining engineering program, while also offering modern programs in the circular economy, energy systems, and industrial engineering.

Type

Technical University (public)

of international students

65%

No. of students (2025)

2,759

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at Clausthal University of Technology

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).