Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining University of Oulu

Overview

Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining at University of Oulu is one of the few programmes in the world which cover the whole mining value chain from exploration to mining, concentration, refining and closure.

The faculty has close collaboration with the industry and teaching is provided by highly experienced and internationally well-regarded teachers. The Oulu Mining School is involved with many high-level EU projects which focus on innovation, developing new methods and refining existing processes.

Four specialisation options to choose from

• Geology in Geosciences

All students major in Geology and get excellent skills and understanding on the different aspects of geosciences. They gain a profound understanding of the technological, geological, financial, environmental and social aspects of sustainable mining.

• Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing or Geophysics

Mining Engineering covers a wide range of topics, including geotechnique, mining technologies, analysis of production capacity, and financing.

Mineral Processing deals with the processes to economically separate valuable minerals from the ores.

Geophysics concentrates on the basic phenomena in geophysics and how to apply the knowledge, for example in mineral exploration, mapping and management of natural resources, and in environmental and engineering studies.

Career opportunities

Job opportunities exist in all fields of the mining cycle including exploration, mineral processing, and rock engineering, both in industry and academic research.

Occupational profiles of the graduates include:

• Exploration Geologist
• Geophysicist
• Mining Engineer
• Plant or Mill Manager
• Rock Mechanics Engineer
• Environmental Specialist
• Research Scientist.