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International Master of Science in Advanced Mineral Resources Development (AMRD)

TU Bergakademie Freiberg Freiberg

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 Jan
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About the programme

TU Bergakademie Freiberg is a prestigious university located in Germany, known for its expertise in the field of mineral resources and mining. The International Master of Science in Advanced Mineral Resources Development (AMRD) is a unique course offered by the university, designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the sustainable development and management of mineral resources. The program covers a wide range of topics including geology, mining engineering, environmental management, and resource economics. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through field trips, internships, and research projects, preparing them for successful careers in the global mineral resources industry. The AMRD course at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is highly regarded for its academic excellence and industry relevance.

Fields of study

Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)
Industrial Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for International Master of Science in Advanced Mineral Resources Development (AMRD) at TU Bergakademie Freiberg

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
Reading
6
Writing
5.5
Listening
6
Speaking
5.5
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English language proficiency (TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.0, or equivalent language tests)

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Bachelor's degree (minimum 7 semesters)

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

BAdmission requirement

  • A first professionally qualifying university degree of at least seven semesters in mining or relevant subject areas (relevant subject areas include in particular mining, tunnelling, geotechnics, mineral processing, applied geosciences, mine surveying and industrial engineering)
  • Qualification assessment procedure

Language skills

  • TOEFL 80 points (internet-based test), whereby partial performances must be completed with at least the following points (listening 20, reading 18, speaking 17, writing 16) or 550 points (paper-based test) or
  • IELTS 6.0, whereby the reading and listening sections must be completed with a score of at least 6.0 and the writing and speaking sections with a score of at least 5.5 or an equivalent test
  • Bachelor degree in
  • Mineral resources engineering
  • Mining
  • Mine surveying or
  • Mineral processing

Students with a BSc degree from outside of the core field of mining and mineral resources engineering (e.g. Geotechnical Engineering, Tunnelling, Safety Engineering, Applied Geology, Industrial Engineering, etc.) have to take part at a tutorial course prior to the beginning of the programme. The decision about that will be made by the international selection committee during the admission process.

  • Proof of English language proficiency by means of a recognized language test (TOEFL or IELTS)

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to International Master of Science in Advanced Mineral Resources Development (AMRD)

Programme-specific documents

Application Form (only relevant for international applicants)

Please fill in the form completely!

Proof of academic degree (BSc certificate) and study records (Transcript of Records)

In case the academic degree was not completed at one of the AMRD partner universities, diplomas and study records are to be certified in compliance with the national legislation where the application is submitted.

Proof of English language proficiency by means of a recognised language test (TOEFL, IELTS)

TOEFL with an internet based score of at least 80 points (minimum: Listening 20, Reading 18, Speaking 17, Writing 16) or a paper based score of 550.

IELTS with an overall band score of at least 6.0 (minimum: Reading and Listening 6.0, Writing and Speaking 5.5).

The test should not be older than two years!

Applicants who are English native speakers or graduated from a degree programme with English as the language or instruction are exempt from this regulation!

Letter of Application

Description of the specific motives for the application for the master programme. One page maximum.

CV

Include any subject-relevant work experience and extracurricular activities (two pages maximum)

Chinese and Vietnamese applicants need to submit an APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) along with the application for admission

International Applicants

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Zulassungsbüro

Akademiestrasse 6

09599 Freiberg

GERMANY

(TU Bergakademie Freiberg only accepts applications which are sent by post and arrive not later than January, 31st. Do not apply by e-mail!)

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for International Master of Science in Advanced Mineral Resources Development (AMRD) at TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online_plus_hardcopy

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

International Applicants

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Zulassungsbüro

Akademiestrasse 6

09599 Freiberg

GERMANY

(TU Bergakademie Freiberg only accepts applications which are sent by post and arrive not later than January, 31st. Do not apply by e-mail!)

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

97 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,098 – 15,096 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

Fees (Tuition, Misc. Fees)

Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria:

Student Union Fee (obligatory for every student): € 20,20/semester

Tuition (only for non-EU citizens1! EU citizens and students from AMRD partner universities are exempt): € 726,72

TU Freiberg, Germany:

Enrollment Fee (obligatory for all 4 semesters): € 94,-/semester

Tuition: None

China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, China:

Registration Fee: RMB500 yuan

Tuition (only for international students! Students from AMRD partner universities are exempt): RMB14400 yuan/semester

National Mining University Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine:

Tuition (only for international students! Students from AMRD partner universites are exempt): € 1000,-/semester

Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran:

Tuition (only for international students! Students from AMRD partner universities are exempt.): € 750,-/semester

Instituto Superior Técnico of Universidade de Lisboa:

Enrollment Fee: € 25,-

Insurance: € 1,15/year

Tuition: € 1.063,47 for Portugese and EU students, € 7.000 for Non-EU students2

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1 Exemptions: Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Yemen, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Kiribati, the Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic), Laos (Democratic People's Republic), Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, the Maldives, Mali, Mauretania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, the Solomon Islands, Zambia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania (United Republic), Timor-Leste, Togo, Chad, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Central African Republic

2 Non-EU students can apply for a scholarship equivalent to 50% of the tuition fees

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