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University of Mining and Technology Freiberg

Freiberg

Sustainable & Innovative Natural Resource Management

Subjects: Sustainability;Natural Resource Management

M.Sc. | Master of Science

⏳ Duration

4 Semesters

🔠 Teaching Language

English

💶 Application Fee non-EU

No information

💶 Cost per Semester ?

94.0 EUR

💶 Tuition Fees per Semester

No Tuition Fee

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer

15.10.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter

15.04.

Course description

SINReM is a two-year Master’s program offering 120 ECTS credits, taught entirely in English. Coordinated by Ghent University in Belgium, it also involves TU Bergakademie Freiberg in Germany and Uppsala University in Sweden. Graduates earn a joint diploma: International Master of Science in Sustainable and Innovative Natural Resource Management. This program has earned the EIT Label, a mark of excellence from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. It emphasizes innovative and sustainable methods for managing both primary and secondary resources. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from mining, exploration, and extraction processes to recovery and recycling technologies. This includes clean technology and CO2-neutral recovery of resources from wastewater and waste streams. SINReM integrates scientific and technological fields with economic, environmental, and entrepreneurial aspects. The program places a strong focus on technological feasibility, sustainability, and the principles of a circular economy. The teaching approach is holistic, ensuring students gain a comprehensive understanding of these critical areas.

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Program Information

Study Location	Freiberg
Start Semester	Summer, Winter
Study Form	Full-time
Study Type	Postgraduate
Teaching Language	English
Dual	No
Remote	No
Application Fee non-EU	No information
Study Length	4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester	No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester	94.0 EUR

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⏱️ Application Start Summer

No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer

15.10.

⏱️ Application Start Winter

01.01.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter

15.04.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR	No information
IELTS	6.5
Cambridge (CAE)	C1
TOEFL IBT	86

TOEFL iBT (at least total score of 86 out of 120, TOEFL iBT Home Edition is accepted). TOEFL pBT (at least total score of 570). Academic IELTS (overall band score of at least 6.5 with at least 6 for writing, IELTS Online is accepted). Cambridge C1 advanced certificate (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE))

Qualification Requirements

Hold a Bachelor degree (equivalent to at least 180 ECTS credits *) in a discipline closely related to the SINReM scope (see above for examples). ** Have a strong background in science (equivalent to at least 15 ECTS credits in mathematics and/or physics and 10 ECTS credits in chemistry). ** Have completed your previous degree(s) with very good or excellent grades (typically top 30% of your students cohort). Submit a convincing motivation letter with your application, which shows that the SINReM scope matches your previous education and future goals. Fulfil the English language requirements listed below.