250 years of TU Clausthal: A ceremony for Lower Saxony's figurehead

250 years of TU Clausthal: A ceremony for Lower Saxony's figurehead

Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Deutschland - On June 21, 2025, the Technical University Clausthal celebrated its impressive 250th birthday with a large ceremony that took place in the historic auditorium academica, a dome from 1927. Prime Minister Olaf Lies (SPD) honored the university as a "Lower Saxony flagship" and emphasized the role of the university in research and training. The auditorium is one of the few examples of the university chitecture from the Weimar Republic and offers a venerable setting for this anniversary.

The Technical University Clausthal, very popular with students and recognizable through their practice -oriented approach, is considered a leading institution in the areas of mining, geosciences and engineering. Her commitment to the water management is particularly noteworthy, exemplified by projects to secure water quality in the resin. With her position as the highest university of Lower Saxony and the largest employer in the Harz region, she plays a central role in the economic development and educational landscape.

A look at the story

founded in 1775 as a "Clausthaler Montanistische Leitstelle", the university laid the foundation stone for the training of increases and civil servants in the montan system of the Oberharz. The development from a mountain school to a renowned mountain academy that enjoys international reputation in 1864 is remarkable. In 1968 she received the title Technical University Clausthal, proof of her constant further development and adaptation to the needs of the modern education market.

With the anniversary motto "Traditionally innovative", the celebrations that take place from September 2024 to 2025 focus on the future developments of the university, their research focuses and new teaching formats, which are supported by digital media. In the winter semester 2023/2024, around 2,800 students from over 100 countries at the TU Clausthal study, which illustrates the international orientation and attraction of the university.

festivities and outlook

The anniversary celebrations include a festival week from June 15th to 22nd, 2025, in which numerous scientific, cultural and sporting events are planned. A special highlight is the publication of a special letter mark, which is published by the Ministry of Finance in Berlin on the occasion of the anniversary. In addition, a stamp box of the Harz hiking needle is set up in front of the university in order to then promote hiking tourism.

The TU Clausthal has expanded its training offers in recent years and launched various scientific and engineering courses. A special focus is currently on the circular economy, supported by a promotion of 11 million euros from the state of Lower Saxony. The university thus ensures that it will continue to be an important player in education and applied research in the future.

Overall, the Technical University of Clausthal is not only an institution with a rich tradition, but also a place full of innovations that will further advance the state of Lower Saxony. The future looks promising and we can be excited to see what developments will expect in the coming years. More information about the celebrations can be found on the anniversary website, while the Studis online informs.