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 Raw Materials Engineering 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 Raw Materials Engineering is one of 5 English-taught Materials Engineering programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 5 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 5 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
What you study
The Master's in Raw Materials Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben is taught in English and lasts four semesters (120 ECTS). The programme has two specialisations. In Mineral Processing and Refinement you learn to optimise the use of primary and secondary raw materials. You design economically viable processes for ores, salts, industrial minerals and recycled materials such as electronic waste and slags. Computer-based simulations are used to refine separation, comminution and processing techniques. The Building Materials and Ceramics specialisation covers the composition, properties and production of non-metallic, inorganic materials. You study mineral binders, high-performance ceramics and glass, analyse manufacturing processes and explore new materials for high-tech industries.
How the programme is organised
The degree is a Diplom-Ingenieur/Ingenieurin (Dipl.-Ing.) qualification. Teaching is in English. The curriculum is available in German only, so check it for the full list of modules. The programme is linked to the Chair of Mineral Processing and the Chair of Ceramics. The page does not state whether an internship or placement is required.
Who it suits
This master's suits students who want to work with the raw materials behind smartphones, wind turbines and modern cities. You should be comfortable with technical problem solving and interested in making extraction and processing more efficient, more recycling-friendly and more sustainable. The two specialisations let you focus either on processing and refinement or on building materials and ceramics.
Admission, language and next steps
Admission information and the application for the master's programme are handled by the university. The programme page does not give the application period or detailed admission requirements, so check the university's admission pages for those. The language of instruction is English. As a public university, Montanuniversität Leoben charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. Contact the programme director or the information officer listed on the programme page with questions.
What the register says
Building on the bachelor's programme, the students can pursue further studies and choose their focus areas from a range of elective subjects in this three-semester master’s programme. The first two semesters comprise subject-specific classes. The third semester is for the preparation of a master's thesis. The students can choose from the following options in the master's programme: Mineral Processing involves the processing of primary and secondary resources into high-quality products by means of physical and chemical processes. These include comminution, sizing, separation processing, dewatering, dedusting, agglomeration and leaching. Building Materials and Ceramics pursues academic training in the field of non-metallic inorganic materials (construction materials, mineral binders, refractories, ceramics and glass). Mineral Processing and Energy Systems focuses on the processing of energy resources, the usage of energy and production and supply issues. This subject is offered in the form of a joint diploma degree with the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines in Paris.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Raw materials industry
- Product development
- Environmental agencies
- Research institutions
- Recycling process optimisation
- Sustainable building materials development
- Multinational companies and start-ups in the raw materials sector
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 Raw Materials Engineering 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.