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ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Mining Engineering,
Mineral Processing and Geophysics
Top reasons to study
Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining
› A rare opportunity to study high level education
covering the whole mining value chain from
mining to concentration, refining and closure.
› University of Oulu is ranked within the global top 76–100
universities in Mining & Mineral Engineering in Shanghai
Ranking´s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025.
Study Places: 25
Degree Title:
Master of Science
(Technology)
Duration of Studies: 2 years
Scope: 120 credits
Tuition Fee:
10 000 € per year
› Excellent, cutting-edge infrastructure available
for students - the latest software and machinery
in a fully operational small-scale refinery.
› Work-life related studies in close
cooperation with the mining industry.
› Multidisciplinary mining related studies
APPLICANT’S GUIDE 2027
complemented by a wide selection of courses
in technology and natural sciences.
Key Courses
Students can major in Mining Engineering, Mineral
Processing, or Geophysics. 15 ECTS are joint courses
in all study options, Mining Project Feasibility Study and
Professional Practical Training. Among them 45 ECTS are
major-specific together with 30 ECTS thesis. In addition,
30 ECTS are free-choice courses. Mandatory Finnish
language studies (5 ECTS) for international students.
Career Opportunities
Job opportunities exist
in all fields of the mining
cycle including exploration,
mineral processing, and
mining engineering, both
in industry and academic
research.
Occupational profiles of the
graduates include:
• Geophysicist
• Mining Engineer
• Plant or Mill Manager
• Rock Mechanics Engineer
• Research Scientist.
Are you a great fit for our programme?
UNIVERSITY OF OULU
An ideal candidate is academically versed in mining
related engineering or natural sciences, with a passion for
sustainable practices in the field of mining. This individual
is driven by a commitment to environmental management
and innovation in the mining sector and is eager to engage
with the industry through internships and collaborative
projects, aiming to contribute to the mining cycle. Your
previous degree can be in the field of engineering or in
natural sciences, preferably geophysics, geosciences,
physics, or chemistry. Engineering mathematics courses
in Calculus, Differential Equations, and Matrix Algebra are
required to be completed.
Read more about this programme
www.oulu.fi/en/apply/
masters-mining-engineering-mineral-processing-and-geophysics
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