EMerald – Master’s Programme in Georesources Engineering
A two-year international joint Master’s programme in georesources engineering across four European universities.
Best for:Best for engineering graduates with a strong foundation in geology or minerals engineering, seeking interdisciplinary training in resource characterisation, processing, and sustainable supply chain management.
Overview
The EMerald Master’s Programme is a two-year, 120 ECTS joint degree offered by Université de Liège (Belgium), Université de Lorraine (France), Luleå Tekniska Universitet (Sweden), and TU Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany). This programme blends geology, mineral processing, and resource management to address critical raw materials supply chains, sustainability, and industrial applications. Students rotate through partner institutions, specialising in either primary or secondary raw materials, and complete a thesis in collaboration with industry partners. The curriculum integrates technical coursework with seminars on economic, environmental, and social challenges, ensuring a holistic understanding of georesources engineering.
What you'll do
- Study georesources engineering across four European universities, rotating through specialised modules in geology, mineral processing, and resource management.
- Complete a 30-credit semester at Université de Liège, focusing on foundational knowledge in mineral processing and geology.
- Specialize in either primary raw materials at Luleå University of Technology or secondary raw materials at TU Bergakademie Freiberg during the third semester.
- Conduct a Master’s thesis in collaboration with an industrial partner, integrating fieldwork and academic supervision from two partner universities.
- Participate in seminars on economic, environmental, and social challenges related to georesources engineering.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the life cycle analysis of materials, including strategic industrial applications.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (with basic geology knowledge, minimum 180 ECTS) or a Bachelor’s degree in minerals engineering, mining engineering, chemical engineering, geological engineering, metallurgical engineering, or a Master’s degree in geology.
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English; B2 level (IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 87). No minimum German language requirement.
Instruction: English (all courses, materials, assessments, and Master’s thesis).
- Proven academic background in engineering or geology with at least 22.5 ECTS in university-level mathematics.
- Proficiency in English (B2 level) with an official certificate (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 87).
- Basic knowledge of geology and mineral processing techniques.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or geology with minimum 180 ECTS credits.
- At least 22.5 ECTS in mathematics at university level.
- No nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
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How to apply
Deadline: Please refer to the EMerald website for current deadlines (rolling or semester-specific)
Applicants must submit their application through the EMerald website. The process involves providing academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, a CV, and a motivation letter. Detailed instructions and deadlines are available on the EMerald website.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL certificate)
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Proof of mathematics ECTS (22.5 minimum)
Contact
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