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MSc
Master
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
1,500+ EUR/sem
Intake
Winter
About European Mining Course (EMC)
The EIT RawMaterials Academy offers a variety of courses for students interested in the raw materials sector, including the European Mining Course (EMC). This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the entire mining value chain, from exploration to processing and waste management. Students in the EMC program have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience through field trips and practical exercises. The program also emphasizes sustainability and innovation in the mining industry, preparing students to address the challenges of resource extraction in a responsible and efficient manner. Graduates of the EMC program are well-equipped to pursue careers in the mining and raw materials sector, contributing to the sustainable development of these industries.
Fields of study
Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for European Mining Course (EMC) at EIT RawMaterials Academy
English language
IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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Writing
5.5
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B2
German language
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Not required
Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
180
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180
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Prerequisites
You are eligible to apply in master's admissions if you have a bachelor’s degree. The bachelor's degree must be equivalent to 180 ECTS credits or three years of full-time study. The degree must give eligibility to apply for master’s degree studies at university in the awarding country. The awarding higher education institution has to be a recognised part of the official national education system of the country. It has to be accredited as a degree-granting higher education institution by the country where it is located or by a relevant international organisation (such as UNESCO).
You cannot apply to a master’s programme on the basis of a previous master's degree. Only bachelor’s degrees give eligibility for master’s programmes. Exceptions to this are ‘long-cycle’ master's degrees that have been granted without a bachelor’s degree, for instance, degrees awarded in Finland prior to the adoption of the two-cycle degree system in 2008 or licentiate of medicine degrees.
Additional degree can be included in your application
In addition to the degree granting eligibility to apply (i.e. bachelor's degree), you can include one other higher education degree (e.g., master's degree) to the section Other Higher Education Degree on the application form.
You must upload the required application documents of all the studies that you include in your application form. The same documentation requirements apply to all degrees. For further information, see Instructions for application documents below.
- IELTS Academic: overall score 6.5, and writing score 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test): 92, and 22 for Writing _or_
- TOEFL PDT (Paper-delivered Test): Reading 22, Listening 22, and Writing 24
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): 62, and 54 for Writing
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to European Mining Course (EMC)
Programme-specific documents
Required application documents
The deadline for the application documents is 1 March 2023 at 15.00 (GMT +2). All documents have to be uploaded to the online application form before the deadline. Documents received after the deadline are not considered. If an obligatory application document is not submitted as required by the deadline, the application will be rejected as incomplete. We recommend uploading all the documents as early as possible.
Obligatory documents to be uploaded to the application form (in PDF format)
1.Scanned colour copy of the original Bachelor’s degree certificate (This document requirement does not apply to applicants with an incomplete degree. If your degree is unfinished at the application phase, leave the upload attachment section for degree certificate blank. The degree must be completed by 31 July 2023.)
Scanned colour copy of the original official transcript of study records.
2.If your degree certificate and the official transcript of records are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, scanned colour copies of authorised translations.
3.Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo and information on citizenship. Upload a copy of the personal information page of the passport only (not all pages).
4.Proof of English language proficiency. See the accepted language tests, other accepted methods of demonstrating English language skills and document instructions below.
5.If you are exempted from the tuition fee of Aalto University based on your residence permit, submit copies of both the front and back sides of your residence permit card in Finland. See the residence permit types that exempt from tuition fees at Scholarships and Tuition Fees page. The fee-exempting residence permit must be valid at the beginning of the academic year i.e., 1 August 2023.
6.Motivation letter. The motivation letter should be written in English. The maximum length of the motivation letter is about 4000 characters. The motivation letter should describe why you are applying to the study-option and why you would be a good candidate for the study option.
7.Curriculum Vitae.
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for European Mining Course (EMC) at EIT RawMaterials Academy
Application procedure
The application form and links to it are available only during the application period. One applicant can have only one application form, do not fill in several forms.
The link to the Application form (to Studyinfo.fi):
https://opintopolku.fi/hakemus/haku/1.2.246.562.29.000000...
Once you have submitted your online application form, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with a request to submit the required application documents. Your application is incomplete until the required documents have been uploaded to the application system.
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