Technical University of Clausthal (TUC), Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMW), Germany
Founded in 1775 and elevated to the status of a mining academy in 1864, the Harz Mountain educational institution rapidly achieved an international reputation. Thus, in the mid-19th century, one half of its students came from North and South America, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Research and education at the Technical University of Clausthal (TUC) are currently concentrated on material sciences, mechanical engineering, process engineering, information engineering, as well as studies which expressly combine the economic, natural, and engineering sciences to form a well-balanced qualification profile for new professional fields. With about 90 professors, 420 scientific employees, and some 2800 students, the Technical University of Clausthal possesses a clear-cut structure, which is well suited for interdisciplinary research. This competency has repeatedly been confirmed by leading positions in rankings which appraise research and education at German universities. With a share of 30 per cent for students and doctoral candidates from foreign countries, the Technical University of Clausthal also occupies a leading position in the international field among German universities.
