Sustainable solutions for the material world of tomorrow
Create safe pathways through mountainous terrain, facilitate access to valuable resources and shape the world of tomorrow. This is the vision that the Master's degree programme in Mining and Tunnelling at Montanuniversität Leoben makes a reality. You will acquire the skills to implement complex tunnel constructions and develop sustainable concepts for resource extraction.
What to expect from the study programme?
The Master’s programme is taught in English, offering you the choice of four specialisation tracks: Mining Engineering, Geotechnics and Tunnelling, Geomatics for Mineral Resources Management and European Mining Course (EMC).
- Mining Engineering
Advanced study in surface and underground mining, extraction technologies, rock mechanics, sustainability and raw materials policy.
- Geotechnics and Tunnelling
Investigation of geotechnical properties, underground construction planning, numerical modelling, and digitalisation in tunnelling.
- Geomatics for Mineral Resources Management
Application of geographic information systems, data acquisition, and analysis in the raw materials industry.
- European Mining Course (EMC)
A global perspective on the entire value chain of raw materials projects, offered in collaboration with RWTH Aachen (D) and Aalto University (FI).
The programme combines comprehensive theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, including industry-relevant projects, field excursions, and laboratory experiments at Zentrum am Berg (ZaB), a world-renowned research and training facility for tunnelling and mining.
What are your career opportunities?
Graduates of the Master’s programme in Mining & Tunnelling are well-prepared for careers in the global raw materials and infrastructure sectors. Career opportunities include:
- International mining companies and resource corporations
- Construction and infrastructure projects in tunnelling and civil engineering
- Geotechnical consulting firms and engineering service providers
- Government ministries, public administration, and research institutions
- Environmental and sustainability consultancy in the mining and construction sectors
With this degree, you will have the skills and knowledge to drive innovation in the industry. Bring your ideas to life and shape the future of raw materials and infrastructure!