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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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.