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Tuition EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Espoo, Finland
Language English

Program Overview

The European Mining at Aalto University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 European Mining programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Helsinki, Finland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the European Mining programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Fundamentals of minerals engineering and recycling
  2. Materials processing & synthesis
  3. Economic Geology & mineral economics
  4. Rock Mechanics
  5. Feasibility Studies & Financial Modeling
  6. Reserve Modelling and Estimation
  7. Underground Mine Design
  8. Surface Mine design

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students must meet the admission criteria of the respective degree programs of all partner universities. This includes:

  • A Bachelor degree of at least 180 ECTS credit points in appropriate subject areas (e. g. engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, mineral resources engineering) issued by one of the Partner Universities;
  • BSc Degree or a Bachelor degree of at least 180 ECTS credit points or an equivalent university qualification from other top universities worldwide in appropriate subject areas as mentioned above, which gives evidence of the required qualification for the program.
  • Proof of completion of the degree must be shown before the start of the program.
  • Proof of the minimum grade requirement:
    • Aalto University, Finland: minimum cumulative grade point average 2,50/5,00 or better (scale of 1,00 \xc2\x96 5,00);
    • TU Delft: minimum average mark 7,0 (scale of 1-10)
    • RWTH Aachen: a 3 or 4 year 1st Cycle Bachelor\'s degree from a Wissenschaftliche Hochschule or Universit\xc3\xa4t with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 or better
    • Miskolc University: a Egyetemi Oklevel Alapkepzes degree from a mainstream university with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.5/5 or better
    • Wroclaw University of Technology: a Licencjat or Inzynier university degree or a 3 year 1st Cycle Bachelor\'s university degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS points. A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.0/5 (Dobry) or better.
    • For other countries see:\xc2\xa0http://www.tudelft.nl/en/study/studying-at-the-tu-delft/admission-and-application/msc-with-international-degree/admission-requirements/
  • Statement of purpose, letter of motivation of maximum 2000 words;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Two letters of recommendation;
  • Proof of payment of the 100 Euro administration costs (refundable if the student is admitted).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Aalto University 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 Aalto University

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Aalto University

Espoo, Finland

Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in 2010 as a merger of three major Finnish universities: the Helsinki University of Technology, the...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months