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Welcome to TU Clausthal!
Clausthal University of Technology is a strong research university with an outstanding national and international network. This is demonstrated by its high level of third-party funding and its many successful collaborations with universities, non-university research institutions and companies at regional, national and global level. The approximately 85 professors, 3,000 students and around 1,100 employees enjoy short distances, personal contact and the varied landscape of the Upper Harz in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Harz Mountains.
Clausthal University of Technology is the most important economic factor and the largest employer in the region. Science works closely with industry and thus bridges the gap between basic research and application. The Circular Economy forms the overarching thematic umbrella. With this university-wide approach to a resource-efficient circular economy, Clausthal University of Technology is taking responsibility for the future. In times of incipient climate change and digitalization, it is pursuing the goal of supporting the development of a sustainable society.
Clausthal University of Technology's degree programs are regularly in the top group of the CHE rankings. With around 50 percent foreign students from more than 100 countries, Clausthal University of Technology lives internationality. In addition to this openness to the world, a high level of practical relevance, outstanding student support and the involvement of society are important building blocks in the university's concept for the future.
Clausthal University of Technology is divided into three faculties, 29 institutes and six interdisciplinary scientific centers. In addition to the main location in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, the TU has two further locations: the Energy Campus in Goslar and the "Drilling Simulator Celle - German Center for High-Performance Drilling Technology and Automation" in Celle.
The scientific profile of TU Clausthal
Research, teaching and transfer work in an interdisciplinary manner on the major social challenge of securing the sustainable supply of resources for society in the age of incipient climate change and advancing the energy transition. The focus is on systemic approaches to realizing the circular economy.
The circular economy includes not only the classic circular economy but also renewable energies and digital control of the overall system. Digitalization is of particular importance here: only with its help will the transformation of industrial processes from a linear to a circular economy succeed. Solution-oriented action is based on the scientific disciplines of mathematics and computer science, natural sciences, engineering and economics. The linking of material and process knowledge is also one of Clausthal University of Technology's core competencies, which radiates into all of its research fields. Overall, the university has organized its research into four fields:
- Sustainable energy systems
- Securing raw materials and resource efficiency
- Sustainable materials and processes
- Digitalization for a sustainable society
Under the umbrella of the Circular Economy interdisciplinary and closely interlinked work is carried out in and between the research fields. The six research centers at Clausthal University of Technology offer an optimal platform for implementation. The research fields and their targeted and consistent strategic development are the basis for the university's outstanding national and international visibility.
The holistic approach of the circular economy addresses not only technical but also behavioral science and economic issues. The three dimensions of sustainability - environment, society, economy - are essential for the realization of the energy and raw materials transition and the necessary transformation of society. Social acceptance of the technical solutions and sustainable business models on offer is essential for this. This aspect is actively included in the research and transfer process and in teaching at Clausthal University of Technology.