How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Mining and Tunnelling is a master’s programme at Montanuniversität Leoben in Leoben, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Leoben as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Diplom-Ingenieur/Ingenieurin, Dipl.-Ing.. Montanuniversität Leoben is a public university in Styria.
How it compares
Master in Mining and Tunnelling is one of 8 English-taught Geology programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 5 institutions. 8 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 8 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What the register says
The master's degree programme in Mining and Tunnelling serves to deepen and supplement the students' scientific professional preparation gained in the bachelor's programme in Mineral Resources Engineering and to qualify them for professional activities in mining and raw materials processing industries and in the construction industry that require the application of scientific knowledge and methods. The study programme is divided into the core subjects of Mining, Geotechnics and Tunnelling, Geomatics for Mineral Resources Management, Global Resources, Earth and Technology, and Raw Materials and Energy Systems. Moreover, problem-solving, social and leadership skills are taught.
compulsory practical placement worth 5 ECTS credits
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Mining and Tunnelling taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Montanuniversität Leoben. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Leoben as the campus town for this programme at Montanuniversität Leoben.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Montanuniversität Leoben.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Montanuniversität Leoben.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Montanuniversität Leoben is linked from this page so you can compare.
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