European Mining Course (EMC)

RWTH Aachen University · Aachen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Aachen
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<p>The admission to European Mining Course is organised once a year. The application period for studies runs from January to February.&nbsp;</p>
Starts
Winter semester

RWTH Aachen University does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Degree requirements and previous university studies: A BSc degree corresponding to a minimum of 180 ECTS credits is required. Students in their final year of their Bachelor's studies are eligible to apply, provided they complete their Bachelor's degree by 31 July (before the start of the academic year in the coordinating university, Aalto) and submit the degree certificate (and its official translation if needed) by the given deadline. The awarding institution has to be a recognised part of the official national education system of the country, i.e. to be listed as a degree-granting higher education institution by the country where it is located or by a relevant international organisation (such as UNESCO). The applicant's previous university degree could be a BSc in Engineering or in Geosciences such as in Mining Engineering, in Resource Engineering, in Civil Engineering, in Geology in Earth Sciences, in Environmental Engineering, in Chemical Engineering, in Metallurgical Engineering or in Process Engineering.
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 92 Writing: 22 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 92 Writing: 22 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced PTE Academic: 62
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The admission to European Mining Course is organised once a year. The application period for studies runs from January to February.
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About this programme

The European Mining Course (EMC) is an exchange programme organised by three leading technical universities in Europe: RWTH Aachen University (Germany) Aalto University (Finland) Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria) In addition to students from these three universities, numerous students from Europe and around the world also participate in the EMC to explore the international world of raw material extraction as part of their Master's studies. The EMC covers all aspects of the commodity lifecycle. It provides a solid understanding of the global mining industry and takes a life cycle approach by covering the entire mining value chain. It provides up-to-date technical fundamentals for deposit modelling, mine planning, and economic evaluation. The technical knowledge is complemented by topics in business management, ethics, environmental engineering, and a well-defined and structured programme for managing health, safety, and the environment. But the EMC offers more than just the opportunity to study abroad! Through guest lectures from industry, field trips and industry projects, students gain direct insight into the international mining industry and make valuable contacts for their future careers. The goal of the EMC is to train experts who will be future decision makers in the field of mineral resources and related engineering and who have a clear vision of future developments in this industry. The EMC supports the development of students into adaptable and innovative engineers w

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