The courses and Master's thesis are offered in English.
Although German is not necessary, we strongly advise students to obtain basic knowledge of the language for everyday use. Therefore, we offer German language courses at the RWTH Language Centre.
The admission to European Mining Course is organised once a year. The application period for studies runs from January to February.
The European Mining Course (EMC) is an exchange programme organised by three leading technical universities in Europe:
In addition to students from these three universities, numerous students from Europe and around the world also participate in the EMC to explore the international world of raw material extraction as part of their Master's studies.
The EMC covers all aspects of the commodity lifecycle. It provides a solid understanding of the global mining industry and takes a life cycle approach by covering the entire mining value chain. It provides up-to-date technical fundamentals for deposit modelling, mine planning, and economic evaluation. The technical knowledge is complemented by topics in business management, ethics, environmental engineering, and a well-defined and structured programme for managing health, safety, and the environment.
But the EMC offers more than just the opportunity to study abroad! Through guest lectures from industry, field trips and industry projects, students gain direct insight into the international mining industry and make valuable contacts for their future careers.
The goal of the EMC is to train experts who will be future decision makers in the field of mineral resources and related engineering and who have a clear vision of future developments in this industry. The EMC supports the development of students into adaptable and innovative engineers who are able to find the best solution for the optimal use of deposits.
The EMC is a two-year triple degree programme with Aalto University, RWTH Aachen University and Montanuniversität Leoben.
Students are enrolled at all three universities and complete one semester at each partner university. The exchange programme starts in September at Aalto University (Finland). After a two-month break, during which students have the opportunity to complete an internship in a company, students transfer to RWTH Aachen University (Germany) and then continue the third semester at Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria).
In the last semester, students select one university as their main supervising university for the Master's thesis, which can also be done in collaboration with a company. Upon completion of the programme, students receive three MSc degrees, one from each of the partner universities and a certificate of participation in the EMC from FEMP.
The EMC contains mandatory mobility periods. Students spend one semester each at the three partner universities.
The EMC offers excellent contacts to industry partners and thus endorses internships, which students organise independently. The programme provides a time slot of about two months between the first and second semesters for internships.
Approx. 200 to 300 EUR per semester in social contribution fees (RWTH Aachen University)
Information on semester contribution and fees for Aalto University and Montanuniversität Leoben is available at the following website: https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/european-mining-course-master-of-science-technology.
Students are offered student housing at each of the three universities. Living costs are comparable to German standards (approx. 1,000 EUR per month).
Non-EU students might be eligible for Finland scholarships. All students can apply for Erasmus+ mobility grants and FEMP Scholarships (www.FEMP.org).
Degree requirements and previous university studies:
The admission to European Mining Course is organised once a year. The application period for studies runs from January to February.
Part-time employment might be possible as student assistants at partner universities or with industry contacts.
The respective university provides assistance with accommodation.
Career Center of RWTH Aachen: https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Studium/Nach-dem-Studium/~ejx/Karriere/?lidx=1
The EMC provides close support through the coordinating Aalto University, and each university also has specific contacts for local issues.
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