Yes it can be mounted to metal studs. The trick is going to your local hardware store and selecting "Sheet Metal Screws" of the proper size (Diameter/Strength) and by pre-drilling a smaller diameter hole for installation of the screws. These screws will cut their own threads into the metal studs. Caution is required to not make the pre-drill hole diameter too large or too small!! I like to also utilize washers behind the screw head to spread out the clamping action of the screw.