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Master's Degree Engineering Full Time

Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining (Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing and Geophysics), Master of Science (Technology)

at University of Oulu · Oulu, Finland

Duration

2 years

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

Tuition

EUR 20,000 total

About this program

The Master’s Programme in Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining (Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing and Geophysics) is a two-year programme in mining-related subjects. It covers the mining industry value chain from exploration to mining and mineral processing.

Teaching includes shared courses in geosciences and engineering, with both theory and practice. Studies are delivered mainly through on-campus teaching on weekdays, with lectures, group work, practical exercises, and some independent online assignments.

The programme offers three study options: Mineral Processing, Mining Engineering, and Geophysics.

Modules

  • Mining Engineering
  • Mineral Processing
  • Geophysics

Career outcomes

  • geophysicist
  • mining engineer
  • rock mechanics engineer
  • blast engineer
  • plant manager
  • mill 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

Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility (EIT), Master of Science (Technology) QS #114 Additive Manufacturing for Full Flexibility (EIT), Master of Science (Technology) Aalto University 2 years EUR 30,000 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 Immersive Software Engineering and AI, Bachelor of Science (Technology) and Master of Science QS #498 Immersive Software Engineering and AI, Bachelor of Science (Technology) and Master of Science University of Jyväskylä 5 years EUR 80,000 Master's Degree Programme in Engineering of Data-intensive Intelligent Software Systems (EDISS, Erasmus Mundus), Master of Science (Technology) #7 in Finland Master's Degree Programme in Engineering of Data-intensive Intelligent Software Systems (EDISS, Erasmus Mundus), Master of Science (Technology) Åbo Akademi University 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), University of Turku (QS #366), Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS #397), University of Jyväskylä (QS #498), Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland), 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 (Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing and Geophysics), Master of Science (Technology) at University of Oulu?

It takes 2 years, studied Full Time.

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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