European Mining Course (EMC) Master of Science
A premier joint international Master's program covering the complete commodity and mining lifecycle across three leading European technical universities.
Best for:Best for engineering and geoscience graduates seeking an international triple-degree education in raw materials and mining engineering.
Overview
The European Mining Course (EMC) is a comprehensive two-year joint Master of Science program organized collaboratively by RWTH Aachen University, Aalto University, and Montanuniversität Leoben. Students complete mandatory mobility periods, spending one semester at each partner institution to study mineral resources, extractive engineering, deposit modeling, and environmental management. The curriculum combines rigorous technical fundamentals in the raw materials industry with essential training in business management, ethics, and safety. Designed to cultivate future decision-makers and innovative engineers, the program incorporates industry guest lectures, hands-on projects, and structured internship opportunities.
What you'll do
- Complete structured coursework across three partner universities in Finland, Germany, and Austria
- Participate in deposit modeling, mine planning, and economic evaluation projects
- Engage in industry-led field trips, guest lectures, and practical case studies
- Undertake an independent professional internship during the designated summer semester break
- Conduct collaborative research and author a final Master's thesis supervised by faculty and industry partners
Requirements
Degree required: BSc degree corresponding to a minimum of 180 ECTS credits in Engineering, Geosciences, or related disciplines
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; C1 level required (e.g. IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 92, Cambridge C1 Advanced, or PTE Academic 62)
Instruction: English
- Solid academic foundation in mining, resource, civil, geological, environmental, chemical, metallurgical, or process engineering
- Proficiency in mathematical and technical fundamentals relevant to earth sciences and extraction
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to multicultural academic environments and relocate across partner institutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex industrial systems
- Hold an eligible Bachelor's degree from a recognized higher education institution
- Final-year Bachelor's students may apply provided they complete their degree and submit certificates by the specified deadline
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How to apply
Deadline: February
Applicants must review the specific instructions on the official Aalto University and program portal and submit all required application documents before the February deadline.
- BSc degree certificate and official transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- CV
- Cover letter
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