Master of Science in Geomatics for Mineral Resource Management
An international Master's programme focused on geomonitoring, deposit modelling, and sustainable mineral resource extraction.
Best for:Best for students with a background in mine surveying, geodesy, or geoinformatics seeking a career in sustainable resource management.
Overview
The Master of Science in Geomatics for Mineral Resource Management at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is a four-semester programme designed to address the global demand for sustainable mineral extraction. Students gain expertise in sensor technologies, geoinformatics, and geomodelling to manage complex mining environments while ensuring safety and ecological responsibility. The curriculum integrates research from major European projects and offers practical experience through collaboration with industry partners. Participants can choose between specialisations in deposit modelling or international mine surveying, with opportunities for international mobility at partner universities in Austria, Portugal, and Poland.
What you'll do
- Develop innovative geomonitoring concepts for the raw material extraction process chain.
- Apply state-of-the-art sensor technologies for georeferenced data collection and management.
- Utilise advanced methods for deposit modelling and environmental impact prediction.
- Participate in real-world industry projects to understand operational and entrepreneurial needs.
- Collaborate with international partners to analyse measurement data relevant to mine surveying.
- Engage in elective industry internships to gain practical professional experience.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (at least 6 semesters) in mine surveying, geodesy, geoinformatics, geoengineering, or applied geosciences.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English (IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90); German (B1 level required for specific tracks).
Instruction: English (with some German courses in the joint degree track)
- Foundational knowledge in Advanced Mathematics for Engineers
- Proficiency in Computer Science and Physics for Engineers
- Competence in Data Analysis and Statistics
- Understanding of General Principles of Surveying and Instrumentation
- Basic knowledge of Geosciences
- Must hold a first professionally qualifying university degree in a relevant field.
- Must pass a qualification assessment procedure.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-04-15
Applications must be submitted through the university's official online portal. Applicants should ensure they have all required language certificates and academic transcripts ready for the assessment procedure.
- Academic transcripts
- University degree certificate
- English language certificate
- German language certificate
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