European Mining Course
Description of the programme
The European Mining Course (EMC) is an internationally recognised triple degree masters programme. The two-year (120 credits) programme is organized jointly by three European universities: Aalto University, RWTH Aachen, and Technical University of Leoben. At Aalto University, the programme is offered jointly by the School of Engineering and the School of Chemical Engineering.
The European Mining Course (EMC) is a Master degree which covers every aspect of the life cycle of mineral resources. Our partner universities provide the highest level of mining education through a structured, flexible exchange. The EMC is based on the expertise of the partner universities within Mining and Minerals Engineering. The focus of the programme is to provide state-of-the-art education in the fields of mining engineering by means of environmentally and economically sustainable systems and technologies, including circular economy.
Prior to 2023, the programme was called Master's Programme in European Mining, Minerals and Environmental Programme (EMMEP). As of 2023, the programme continues with the name European Mining Course.
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News
Overview of the 2026 restaurant survey results
Respondents’ overall satisfaction with the services of Â鶹´«Ă˝ student and staff restaurants remains at a good level, with no significant changes in the results compared to last year.Open call for ELEC & SCI students: Study/research visit to India with a TFK-project
Aalto ELEC is part of the TFK-project: ICT4AID - Information, Communication and Data Processing Technologies for Response Management in Case of Natural Disasters. The project can offer 2 students (PhD/MSc) a chance to visit one of the Indian partner universities.
Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies (3cr) coming up
Popular course "Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies" will be organized in Finnish, English and Swedish in the 2nd and 4th period!Open call for ELEC & SCI doctoral students: Study/research visit to Namibia with Erasmus+ Global Mobility project
Interested in a study visit to Namibia? Aalto ELEC offers 1-2 PhD students a chance to visit Namibia University of Science and Technology for a 2-3 month visit for studies / research.Events
“Master the Room: Real-World Networking for Researchers”
Practical Skills for Doctoral Students and ResearchersDo you find networking difficult?
Ever frozen at a careers fair?
Unsure how to connect at academic or industry events?
This hands-on workshop is designed for researchers who find professional networking genuinely uncomfortable. No forced small talk, just skills that actually work.
Welcome Evening for new Master’s students at School of Business
Aalto University School of Business welcomes the students starting their Master’s studies to meet and mingle with the School of Business community – especially with the alumni graduated from the School! Event is part of the orientation week.
Aalto Welcome Fair 2026
Welcome, new students, to the Aalto Welcome Fair on 27th August 2026!
Espoo Rantamaraton events on 19.9.2026 at special prices for aaltonians
Students, staff and alumni of Aalto University have the opportunity to register at a special price for the 2026 event - registration opens on 2 February 2026.European Mining Course, Master of Science (Technology)
European Mining Course offers a unique international study experience at three top universities.
Tuition fees
The programme has a joint programme fee as of intake 2026. For intakes 2023, 2024, and 2025, the programme followed the tuition fee policy of each participating university.
For intake 2026, the programme fee is 17,000 EUR and applies to non-EU/EEA citizens with certain exceptions, according to Finnish legislation.
For intakes 2023 and 2024 (right to study started on or before August 2024), the Aalto University tuition fee is 7,500 EUR / term (15,000 EUR / academic year).
For intake 2025 (right to study started on or after 1 August 2025), the Aalto University tuition fee is 8,500 EUR / term (17,000 EUR / academic year).
For more information, please see the Tuition fees and scholarships webpage in the Student Guide.
Participation costs and fees will be charged according to the university regulations at the Partner Universities.