Master's Degree English 4 semesters · 120 ECTS

Mining and Tunnelling

Montanuniversität Leoben · Leoben, Austria

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Duration4 semesters · 120 ECTS

Teaching languagesEnglish

DegreeMaster's Degree

Credits120 ECTS

Programme provider

Montanuniversität Leoben

Leoben, Austria · Accredited programme

University profile

At a glance

Mining and Tunnelling (Master's Degree) is taught at Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben. It lasts 4 semesters · 120 ECTS. Taught in English.

Program overview

This study programme is only available in German. --> 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.

CityLeoben

Credit load120 ECTS

Cost per year

Living costs€1,030 a month in Leoben, rent included: €12,360

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Austria for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.