Overview

Metals and minerals are needed to power industries, develop wind and solar technologies, and transition away from fossil fuels. The Exploration Geoscience degree at Luleå University of Technology gives you the tools to work with this important societal transition. After graduation, you can choose to work anywhere in the world as your knowledge in geoscience is universal.

Careers

The program provides skills for working as a geologist / geophysicist in exploration for mineral resources. As geoscientific knowledge and skills are universal you can work anywhere in the world, as a consultant or for the industry. The university has networks all around the world which may offer possibilities for international MSc thesis work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geochemical Exploration
Degree Project In Geosciences
Exploration
Mining Geology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geology View 10 other Masters in Geology in Sweden

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelors degree of minimum 180 ECTS with at least 60 ECTS in the area of nature resource technology, geology or geoscience.
Good knowledge in English, equivalent to English 6

Tuition Fee

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International

280001 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 280001 SEK per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 24 months.

EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay fees

Living costs for Luleå

6830 - 11280 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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