Clausthal University of Technology: Top English-taught Study Programs (2026/2027)

Clausthal University of Technology (TU Clausthal), founded in 1775 as the Clausthal Mining School, is a specialized public technical university located in the Upper Harz Mountains of Lower Saxony with approximately 3,000 students. TU Clausthal 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 mining engineering program while offering modern programs in the circular economy, energy systems, and industrial engineering. TU Clausthal's remote location in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, a town of 15,000 at an elevation of 600 meters, creates a unique study environment.