About
The Technical University of Leoben is a public university in Leoben, Styria, Austria. It was established on 4 November 1840 as the Steiermärkisch-Ständische Montanlehranstalt in Vordernberg, Styria, Austria's mining region. In 1849, Peter Tunner relocated the university to nearby Leoben. That year the university had a mere 48 students enrolled.
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 11 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
ARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2022 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2024 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Earth Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Sciences | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
|
Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =310 | 26.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,147 | 26.1 | 2026 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |