In Leoben there are twelve bonds, called corporations, at the university level.
It is advantageous to know the fraternities in Leoben, because they still contribute a large part to the active life of the montanistic traditions in Leoben.
The majority of all twelve connections wear ribbons (Band) with the respective bond colors and a colored cap (Deckel). This is called Couleur.
The fraternities in Leoben are divided into several factions, which are explained below:
The Corps:
Akad. Corps Schacht
Akad. corps Montania
Akad. Corps Erz
The Leoben fraternities:
Leobener Akad. Burschenschaft Cruxia
Leobener Akad. Burschenschaft Leder
The Association of German Students:
VDSt Leoben (not wearing colors).
The Catholic Austrian Student Fraternities:
K.Ö.St.V. Glückauf-Leoben
K.Ö.St.V. Kristall
The Sudeten German Landsmannschaft:
Sudetendeutsche akad. Landsmannschaft Zornstein
The academic gymnastics club:
ATV Leoben (color leading)
The academic ladies' association:
ADV Barbara
The Christian Austrian sorority:
C.Ö.St.V. Liupina