Program Overview
The EMERALD - Master Course in Georesources Engineering at University of Li\xc3\xa8ge is a Master programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the EMERALD - Master Course in Georesources Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Liège, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the EMERALD - Master Course in Georesources Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Mineral Resources
- Process Mineralogy
- Mineral Processing
- Waste and by-products processing
- Numerical Analysis
- Geostatistics
- Advanced characterisation of Mineral Surfaces
- Pilot Plant Project
- Advanced Mineral Processing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The program is aimed at candidates having at least a Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering with basic knowledge in Geology ( minimum 3 years of study or 180 ECTS credits) or a Bachelor\'s degree in Sciences with at least 60 ECTS credits in the area of Physics, Chemistry, Geology, or Environmental, Minerals or Metallurgical Engineering or similar. A Master degree or a professional experience is considered as a plus.
Mandatory documents
Please find the main documents to be provided for EMerald application*:- A copy of your passport AND a sworn translation into English of your birth certificate. Only selected students will have to provide us with a French translation of their birth certificate ( compulsory to register at a french University)
- A Photo (ID format).
- Your updated resume in English (maximum 1 page).
- A Personal Motivation letter in English.
- A copy of your High School Diploma and a sworn translation into English or French.
- A copy of your higher education studies diploma and transcript of records with a sworn translation into English or French.
- An English Proficiency test/document for non-English speakers (TOEFL min.75, IELTS min. 6.5 or any other document stating your English proficiency (B2-C1 min.)
- Official documents highlighting your accomplishments over the last five years (studies, internships, employments).
- A recommendation letter
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Li\xc3\xa8ge directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Liège
University of Liège
Liège, Belgium
The University of Liège, or ULiège, is a major public research university of the French Community of Belgium founded in 1817 and based in Liège, Belgium. Its official language is French.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months