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Master's Degree Engineering Full Time

Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining (Geosciences), Master of Science

at University of Oulu · Oulu, Finland

Duration

2 years

Intake

Spring

Mode

Full Time

Tuition

EUR 20,000 total

About this program

The Master of Science in Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining, Geosciences focuses on mining-related subjects. It covers the mining industry value chain from exploration to mineral processing. Students study geosciences and engineering through theory and practice.

Teaching is mainly on campus on weekdays. The programme uses lectures, group work, practical exercises and field courses. Some learning assignments may be completed independently online. The thesis is 30 ECTS credits.

University of Oulu says the programme leads to a Master of Science in Geosciences, major Geology. Graduates gain understanding of the technological, geological, financial, environmental and social aspects of sustainable mining.

Career outcomes

  • exploration geologist
  • mine geologist
  • plant manager
  • specialist
  • researcher
  • mine manager

How this course compares

  • University of Oulu is ranked #342 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #3 in Finland.
  • It lists 13 Engineering courses in total, 12 of them at master's level.
  • 21 universities in Finland teach master's Engineering; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Engineering courses in Finland take 2 years; this one does too.
  • University of Oulu has 3 scholarships listed on Educads.

The same course elsewhere in Finland

European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb), Master of Science (Technology) QS #114 European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb), Master of Science (Technology) Aalto University 2 years EUR 9,000 Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Chemical and Process Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) (2 years), Åbo Akademi University #7 in Finland Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Chemical and Process Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) (2 years), Åbo Akademi University Åbo Akademi University 2 years EUR 24,000 Master's Degree Programme in Materials Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) QS #366 Master's Degree Programme in Materials Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) University of Turku 2 years EUR 24,000 Chemical and Process Engineering, Bachelor of Science (Technology) and Master of Science (Technology) (3 yrs + 2 yrs), LUT University, Lappeenranta QS #397 Chemical and Process Engineering, Bachelor of Science (Technology) and Master of Science (Technology) (3 yrs + 2 yrs), LUT University, Lappeenranta Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT 5 years EUR 60,000 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme in Radiation and its Effects on MicroElectronics and Photonics Technologies, Master of Science (2 yrs), University of Jyväskylä QS #498 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme in Radiation and its Effects on MicroElectronics and Photonics Technologies, Master of Science (2 yrs), University of Jyväskylä University of Jyväskylä 2 years EUR 18,000 Industrial Engineering and Management, Master of Science (Technology or Economics and Business Administration) (2 years), University of Vaasa #8 in Finland Industrial Engineering and Management, Master of Science (Technology or Economics and Business Administration) (2 years), University of Vaasa University of Vaasa 2 years EUR 28,000 Master's Degree, Software and AI Engineering #9 in Finland Master's Degree, Software and AI Engineering Oulu University of Applied Sciences 1 year 6 months Master of Engineering (UAS), Other or Unknown Technology #13 in Finland Master of Engineering (UAS), Other or Unknown Technology Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 1 year EUR 12,500
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Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer master's Engineering?

Aalto University (QS #114), Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland), University of Turku (QS #366), Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS #397), University of Jyväskylä (QS #498), University of Vaasa (#8 in Finland), Oulu University of Applied Sciences (#9 in Finland), Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland) are among the 21 that do.

How long is the Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining (Geosciences), Master of Science at University of Oulu?

It takes 2 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in Spring.

Are there scholarships at University of Oulu?

Yes — 3 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is University of Oulu a good university for Engineering?

University of Oulu is ranked #342 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #3 in Finland.

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