Technologische Fachoberschule Bruneck (Technical Secondary School Brunico) is a vocational secondary school, which means graduates from this school can either enter the workforce directly or further their education at a university.
Subsequent to attending the 1st and 2nd forms, students then choose which branch they would like to continue in. The following branches are available at Technologische Fachoberschule Bruneck:
- Chemistry, Materials, and Biotechnology, with the focus being on Environmental Biotechnology
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering, with the focus being on Automation
- Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Energy
In addition to the above-mentioned branches, students can choose from the following branches at other technological secondary schools in the South Tirol:
- Civil Engineering, Environment, and Land-use Planning (Bolzano, Merano)
- Graphics and Communication (Bressanone)
- Computer Science and Telecommunication (Bressanone, Bolzano)
- Agriculture, Foodstuffs, and Production (Ora)
- Transportation and Logistics (Bolzano)
Students from other technical schools can, after completion of the 2nd form, transfer to TFO Bruneck, should they wish to attend one of the three branches offered here.
Generally speaking, students who have attended other secondary schools or vocational schools can also, after completion of the 2nd form, transfer to TFO Bruneck. However, qualifying examinations for various subjects, depending on which secondary school has been attended, must be taken.