Geomatics for Mineral Resource Management (MGMRM) TU Bergakademie Freiberg

MU Leoben, Austria; IST Lisboa, Portugal; Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland

Track one (in-house MSc) is fully taught in the English language. Track two (joint degree with Leoben University) has a few mandatory courses taught in the German language.

Geomatics is an interdisciplinary field of research that combines aspects of surveying and sensor technology with data processing, geoinformatics and geomodelling. The main focus of Geomatics for Mineral Resource Management lies on the regulation and control of the interplay between resource extraction and its environmental impact.

Having excellently trained experts in the field of Geomatics is more important now than ever. The reason for this is the continuously rising global demand for raw materials, which leads to the extraction of mineral resources in areas of the geosphere that are more difficult to access. Simultaneously, the highest standards of safety, as well as environmental and social regulations, need to be complied with, and the optimal use of natural resources by maximising recovery is desired. This requires engineers to be able to develop new, innovative solutions and to make the best use of the most modern technology to acquire, manage and analyse geodata.

The European course on Geomatics for Mineral Resource Management aims to develop future leaders and innovators in this field. The educational content focuses on these pillars:

• Geo-Data Acquisition
• Geo-Data Management and Visualisation
• Geo-Data Analysis and Modelling

https://study-geomatics.eu/

1 January – 15 April

For applicants from India, China and Vietnam, please note: The APS certificate must be submitted with the application. The submission form alone will not be accepted.

This specialisation focuses on the processes of deposit modelling and mine planning. In addition to these subject-specific components, students are also taught about the financial, political, legal, economic and environmental aspects of a mining project through a variety of subjects.

Possibility to study parts of the programme in Wroclaw, Poland; Lisboa, Portugal or Leoben, Austria.

There is an elective module, which allows for an industry internship of 20 shifts.

No tuition fees

107 EUR per semester

• 650 EUR to 950 EUR per month, depending on individual lifestyle
• Rent in a student hall of residence per month: an average of 290 EUR

• Students must have earned a relevant academic degree (BSc degree) in Min­ing, Mine Surveying, Tunnelling, Geodesy, Geoinformatics, Geosciences or Geotechnical Engineering
• Students holding a BSc degree from outside of the core field of mining and mine surveying (e.g. Safety Engineering, Applied Geology, Industrial Engineering, etc.) will have to take an additional set of courses before they can be admitted to the programme.
• The additional courses will be decided upon by the international committee during the admissions process. These additional courses include the following modules: engineering mathematics, introduction to programming and information technology, physics for engineers, data analysis and statistics, introduction to geodetic surveying, introduction to geosciences (geology, mineralogy) and introduction to mining engineering and geoengineering.

Besides technical expertise, participating students must provide proof of English proficiency by means of a recognised language test, e.g. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total test score of at least 90 points for the Internet-based test (minimum scores in each sub-area: 22 listening, 20 reading, 20 speaking, 24 writing) or 550 points for the paper-based TOEFL test; or Test of Written English (TWE) with a minimum score of 4. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) with an overall band score of at least 6.5 (each with minimum Reading and Listening 6.5, Writing and Speaking 6.5) may also be acknowledged.

Applicants who are native-English speakers or who graduated from a degree programme with English as the language of instruction are exempt from this regulation.

Students must provide proof of German language proficiency by means of a recognised language test, e.g. Goethe certificate (B1 – German for independent usage) or an equivalent language certificate.

1 January – 15 April

For applicants from India, China and Vietnam, please note: The APS certificate must be submitted with the application. The submission form alone will not be accepted.

1. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a national scholarship programme that supports above-average students with excellent grades. Social commitment, a willingness to take responsibility and special social, family or personal circumstances will also be taken into account (300 EUR per month for one year).
2. Study completion grant (300 EUR per month for three months)

Part-time employment on campus (e.g. student assistant, canteen) as well as in town (e.g. in supermarkets, cafés, restaurants)

Different kinds of accommodation are available on campus and in the city of Freiberg. The average monthly rent for a room in the student halls of residence, including utilities, is 290 EUR. The most common form of accommodation is the shared flat. Each student has their own room, with the bathroom and kitchen shared.

A separate online application is required to apply for accommodation in the student halls of residence. The recommended time to submit this is three months before the start of the semester.

• Counselling: development of personal and skills profiles, individual application portfolio checks, preparation for job interviews
• Training in technical and leadership skills: soft skills training, development of interdisciplinary knowledge, coaching for job applications / career entry
• ORTE career fair, networking with companies
• Online job board

https://tu-freiberg.de/en/career-center

General support and services are provided by the International Office: https://tu-freiberg.de/en/study/your-studies/incoming-students-abroad.