
MSc in Georesources Engineering
Luleå, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
SEK 140,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
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Introduction
This two-year master's program in resources engineering is unique in Europe and provides the students with cutting-edge knowledge in georesources engineering, geometallurgy, and processing of primary mineral ore resources and secondary resources from metal recycling.
The future and sustainability of our societies are critically linked to the availability of raw materials, and to the efficiency of all processes involved throughout their life cycle. There is a critical need, particularly in Europe, to educate engineers bridging the gap between georesources, secondary resources, and advanced processing technologies.
Description
Europe’s leading technical universities with a long tradition in these areas are co-operating in this program. Through a joint European collaboration, Luleå University (Sweden), Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany), Université de Liège (Belgium), and the Université de Lorraine (France) together with local industrial partners are creating a unique competence network - EMERALD - with the objective to provide world-leading education and research in resources engineering.
The master's program is 2 years (120 ECTS) and consists of specially designed courses at the partner universities. Each student is traveling between the participating universities, studying with them, and finally choosing where he or she wants to write the master thesis. The master's program begins with the first term at the University of Liège, which is also responsible for the admission process. The University of Nancy (2nd term) is responsible for training in advanced knowledge of georesouces modeling. During the 3rd term, the universities in Germany and Sweden are responsible for training in geology, mineral resources, and mineral processing as well as metal recycling. The third term involves the selection between two directions – primary resources (Luleå) or secondary resources (Freiberg).
The program aims to find the right balance between knowledge of resources, i.e. ores and secondary materials (geology, resource characterization, ore reserve calculation, modeling, thermodynamics, and processing technology, i.e. mineral processing and recycling (crushing, grinding, separation, leaching, and waste management). The program comprises a broader view of the life cycle assessment of mineral resources and the potential for urban mining. The program also includes professional seminars that illumine the strategic, economic, environmental, and social challenges of modern mining as well as a summer school.
The geometallurgical perspective on georesources is central to the program. Modern teaching with project-based learning and fieldwork is used. Students who fulfill graduation requirements will be awarded the following degrees: Master in Geosciences Engineering (Sweden), Master en Géosciences: planètes, resources, environment (France), Ingénieur Civil des Mines et Géologue (Belgium) The selection of candidates is a joint process between the partner universities. These and local industrial partners can provide opportunities for research and internships. The master's program is intended for candidates with at least a bachelor's degree (180 credits) in engineering, with basic knowledge of geology. Also, a master's degree in geology with work experience is suitable background.
Career Opportunities
Labor market
The master's program gives the students an international education in the area of mining, mineral processing, and metallurgy. Opportunities for attractive and challenging work / R&D in international mining, metallurgy, and technology companies. The program’s internationally renowned diplomas provide an excellent foundation for students aiming for a research career.
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Curriculum
Program content and structure
The program provides an in-depth knowledge of mineral resources and environmental geochemistry to act as a professional in industrial and university applications. For the master's degree (120 ECTS) the requirements include coursework on the advanced level on the following modules:
- Georesource characterization (maximum 26,5 ECTS)
- Georesources processing (maximum 36 ECTS)
- Georesources modeling (maximum 35 ECTS)
- Georesources management (maximum 21 ECTS)
Masters thesis 30 ECTS.
The students' mobility goes through the following scheme: 1) Liege (fall academic year 1); 2) Nancy (spring of academic year 1); 3) Luleå or Freiberg (fall of academic year 2) and 4) Master's thesis at Luleå, Nancy, Liege or Freiberg (spring of academic year 2). The education includes an EIT-sponsored summer school between the first and second academic years. Summer school is a compulsory preparation for the degree project. Students receive a certificate but no higher education credits.
Swedish for beginners is offered to overseas students. The course is not included in the degree and is read in addition to the obligatory courses
Credits
The program consists of 120 Credits.
Degrees
- Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) - Major; Geosciences
Compulsory Courses
Luleå: 22,5 Credits
Code | Course | Credit | Level | Comment |
M7003K | Mineral Processing | 7,5 | Second level | |
M7008K | Geometallurgy | 7,5 | Second level | |
O7022K | Mining Geology | 7,5 | Second level |
Liege: 20 Credits
Code | Course | Credit | Level | Comment |
Waste and by-products processing (Second cycle) | 5,0 | |||
Seminars on economical and societal issues in mining (Second cycle) | 5,0 | |||
Geostatistics (Second cycle) | 5,0 | |||
Process mineralogy (Second cycle) | 5,0 |
Nancy: 30 Credits
Code | Course | Credit | Level | Comment |
Exploitation of mineral raw materials and environmental impact of mining (Second cycle) | 2,0 | |||
Case study of ore processing (Second cycle) | 5,0 | |||
Advanced mineral processing (Second cycle) | 8,0 | |||
Resources modeling and evaluation (Second cycle) | 5,0 | |||
Advanced characterization of mineral/water interface (Second cycle) | 5,0 | |||
Management of resources (Second cycle) | 5,0 |
Freiberg: 27 Credits
Code | Course | Credit | Level | Comment |
Selective separation of strategic elements (Second cycle) | 5,0 | |||
Process design mineral processing/recycling (Second cycle) | 8,0 | |||
Thermodynamics and heat transfer (Second cycle) | 4,0 | |||
Resources management (Second cycle) | 6,0 | |||
Practice of secondary raw materials (Second cycle) | 5,0 |
Eligible courses: Luleå: 7,5 Credits
Optional space is 7.5 credits. It is mandatory to select elective courses up to the given number of credits. The given number of credits of elective courses listed must be met for the degree.
Code | Course | Credits | Level | Comment |
M7001K | Simulation of Mineral Processing | 7,5 | Second level | Selectable |
M7005K | Senior Design Project in Mineral Processing | 7,5 | Second level | Selectable |
Eligble courses: Liege: 10 Credits
Optional space is 10 credits. It is mandatory to select elective courses up to the given number of credits. The given number of credits of elective courses listed must be met for the degree.
Code | Course | Credits | Level | Comment |
Numerical analysis (Second cycle) | 5,0 | Selectable | ||
Mine and quarry exploitation (Second cycle) | 5,0 | Selectable | ||
Mineral resources (Second cycle) | 5,0 | Selectable | ||
Mineral processing I (Second cycle) | 5,0 | Selectable |
Eligble courses: Freiberg: 3 Credits
Optional space is 3 credits. It is mandatory to select elective courses up to the given number of credits. The given number of credits of elective courses listed must be met for the degree.
Code | Course | Credits | Level | Comment |
Mineral liberation analysis of mineral resources (Second cycle) | 3,0 | Selectable | ||
Simulation of sustainable nonferrous metallurgical process systems (Second cycle) | 3,0 | Selectable |
Master thesis: 30 Credits
Optional space is 30 credits. It is mandatory to select elective courses up to the given number of credits. The given number of credits of elective courses listed must be met for the degree.
Code | Course | Credits | Level | Comment |
Master thesis Liège (Second cycle) | 30,0 | Selectable | ||
Master thesis Nancy (Second cycle) | 30,0 | Selectable | ||
Master thesis Freiberg (Second cycle) | 30,0 | Selectable | ||
X7008K | Degree project in Georesources Engineering, master | 30,0 | Second Level | Selectable |
Course offered outside the obligatory courses - not compulsory - For non-Scandinavian students
Code | Course | Credits | Level | Comment |
S0046P | Swedish for International Students 1 | 3,0 | First level | Selectable |
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