Mining Engineering (MSc) Clausthal University of Technology

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The Master's programme in Mining Engineering focuses on providing students with the scientific qualifications needed for employment within the mining industry. Due to the broad range of topics covered in the lectures, students acquire the knowledge necessary in order to take up leading positions requiring a sound scientific background.
Students have the opportunity to work in interdisciplinary teams in different parts of the mining industry. Additionally, students are able to conduct research and generate reports to ensure the safe and environmentally friendly exploration and extraction of mineral resources. This is thanks to the profound knowledge of the following topics which they acquire during the Master's programme in Mining Engineering:

• Surface Mining
• Underground Mining
• Shaft Sinking
• Mining Machinery
• Underground Mine Ventilation and Climatisation
• Geoinformation Systems
• IoT and Digitalisation
• Mining and Environment
• Rock Mechanics
• Mineral Resources
• Mineral Processing
• Drilling Engineering
• and a lot of elective modules on different topics...

These deadlines are recommended in order to give applicants sufficient time for visa application. Applications for the programme will be processed upon receipt.

15 July (start of studies in the winter semester on 15 October)
15 January (start of studies in the summer semester on 1 April)

One credit point (LP) is equivalent to one ECTS point = 30 hours workload per semester.
If modules are held in two semesters, they will be listed twice in the list below (once in each semester).

First semester (winter semester):

• Module: Underground Mining Equipment (lecture and project, 6 LP)
• Module: Geomatics (lectures and tutorial, 6 LP)
• Module: Mineral Resources (lecture, 6 LP)
• Module: International Mining (lectures, seminar and tutorial, 6 LP)
• Module: Mineral Processing (lecture and tutorial, 4 LP)

Second semester (summer semester):

• Module: Shaft Sinking and Advanced Ventilation (lectures and tutorial, 6 LP)
• Module: Responsible Mining (lectures and tutorial, 6 LP)
• Module: IoT and Digitalisation for Circular Economy (lecture, 6 LP)
• Module: Advanced Rock Mechanics (lecture and tutorial, 6 LP)
• Module: Seminar on Mining Engineering (6 LP)
• Module: Advanced Surface Mining (lectures, 8 LP, part 1/2)

Third semester (winter semester)

• Module: Advanced Surface Mining (lectures, 8 LP, part 2/2)
• Module: Mining and Environment (lecture and tutorial, 6 LP)
• Module: Applied Rock Mechanics (lecture and tutorial, 6 LP)
• Module: Student Research Project (6 LP)
• Module: Elective I (lecture, 3 LP)
• Module: Elective II (lecture, 3 LP)

Fourth semester (summer semester):

• Module: Elective III (3 LP)
• Module: Elective IV (3 LP)
• Module: Master's thesis (24 LP)

In each of the four elective modules (I to IV), one of the following lectures has to be chosen:

• Specialised Driving Methods
• Underground Blasting and Explosives Engineering
• Natural Gas Storage in Rock Caverns
• Computer-Based Block Modelling and Resource Estimation
• Underground Water Systems and Treatment
• Selected Chapters in Underground Emergency Control
• Sustainable Mine Practice
• Mine Closure 

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Clausthal University of Technology and the Institute of Mining are connected worldwide with other mining schools and offer exchange semesters with specific partners (the offer changes every two years).

There is no internship integrated in the curriculum. However, as an admission requirement, eight weeks of an internship have to be proven. If this is not possible for any reason, the internship may be deferred until the end of the second semester.

No tuition fees

Approx. 200 EUR per semester

Rents range from approximately 170 to 450 EUR, depending on the type of accommodation. Additional health insurance costs (approx. 90 EUR) and costs for food (150 EUR, depending on personal preferences) should be calculated.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.

Applicants whose Bachelor's degree was not earned in the English language must provide evidence of sufficient English language skills. Sufficient English language skills can be assumed if the applicant has an IELTS grade of 6.5 or better, or has been awarded at least 85 TOEFL iBT points. TOEFL iBT Home Edition is accepted.

These deadlines are recommended in order to give applicants sufficient time for visa application. Applications for the programme will be processed upon receipt.

15 July (start of studies in the winter semester on 15 October)
15 January (start of studies in the summer semester on 1 April)

No

There are opportunities for student jobs at the university as student research assistants, but these are highly competitive.

International students enrolled at TU Clausthal can choose between staying in a student residence hall (Wohnheim) or in private accommodation.

The Studentenwerk OstNiedersachsen provides approximately 1,250 rooms in Clausthal-Zellerfeld. The wide spectrum of accommodation ranges from single rooms to single or double apartments. The rental fees range from approximately 170 to 450 EUR, depending on the type of accommodation. Any student of Clausthal University of Technology can apply for accommodation in any of the residences. 
Students must submit housing applications directly to student services.

• Support for international students through our International Office
• Welcome meeting organised by the Mining Institute for all new students every winter semester