Overview
Mineral Resources are the basis of modern technologies, renewable energy systems and resource-efficient infrastructure. However, their extraction must be forward-thinking, efficient, and sustainable to ensure a long-term balance between economic development and environmental responsibility.
The international Joint Master's programme Advanced Mineral Resources Development (AMRD) from Technical University of Leoben provides you with the opportunity to address precisely this challenge. By integrating natural sciences, engineering, and economics, you will acquire the knowledge and competencies required to work in environmentally responsible mining from a business-oriented perspective. Help shape a sustainable raw materials industry and become part of the future! Apply to the Advanced Mineral Resources Development degree delivered by the Technical University of Leoben.
What are your career opportunities?
With the internationally recognised Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Mineral Resources Development, numerous career pathways become accessible. You will be well-equipped to assume leadership positions in the raw materials industry, environmental and sustainability management, or international organisations.
Possible fields of work:
- Exploration and assessment of mineral deposits
- Planning of mining projects
- Management of mining operations
- Sustainable mine rehabilitation and environmental engineering
- Project management in the raw materials and energy sectors
- Research and development in innovative raw material technologies
- Strategic consulting for corporations and government institutions
Due to the intercultural profile of this Master's programme, attractive career opportunities open up in mining companies, public administrations, and international organisations. You will be ideally prepared to contribute to sustainable solutions in the raw materials sector and actively shape a resource-efficient future.
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Courses include:
- Mineral Economics
- Economic Geology and Mining Economics
- Mining in Austria, the European Union and worldwide
- Deposit Modelling and associated Software
- Mine Operation, Scheduling, Costing
- Sustainable Development: History of thought, basic concepts and current applications
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Leoben, Austria
Disciplines
Mining, Oil & Gas Environmental Sciences View 5 other Masters in Mining, Oil & Gas in AustriaExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor degree in Mineral resources engineering, Mining, Mine surveying or, Mineral processing
- Application Form
- Proof of academic degree (BSc certificate) and study records (Transcript of Records)
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Letter of Application
- CV
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1454 EUR / year≈ 1454 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals726 EUR / year≈ 726 EUR / year
Additional Details
You will also need to pay the students' union membership fee of 24,70 Euro per semester, including insurance.
Living costs
Leoben
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Funding
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