The European Mining Course (EMC) is an exchange master program hosted by three leading technical universities in Europe: - RWTH Aachen University (Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering (MRE)) - Aalto University (Helsinki), and - Montanuniversität Leoben. Alongside with students of these three uni- versities, there are numerous guests from Europe and from all over the world partici- pating in the EMC to explore the interna- tional world of mining within their master studies. The EMC covers every aspect of the life cycle of mineral resources. It is designed to provide a solid understanding of the global mining industry and takes a life-cyc- le approach by covering the entire mining value chain. It offers a state-of-the-art technical basis in resource modelling, mine design and economic evaluation. Technical knowledge is supplemented with topics on business economics, ethics, environmen- tal engineering and a clearly defined and structured program for the management of health, safety and environment. But there is more to the EMC than just stu- dying abroad! Through guest lectures from industry, excursions and industrial pro- jects, you get a direct insight into the inter- national mining industry and gather valua- ble contacts for your professional future. The EMC aims to train professionals who will be the future decision-makers in the mineral resources and associated engi- neering trade, with a strong vision of the future developments in this industry. EMC supports the development of students into adaptive, innovative and entrepreneurial- ly-oriented engineers capable of identify- ing the best approach to obtain optimal value from mineral ore deposits.

Given the worldwide demand for profes- sionals in mining and minerals engineering and management, graduates of EMC have promising career opportunities. EMC gra- duates will be qualified to work for: - Mining companies and companies engaged in minerals and metals proces- sing technology - Engineering and consulting firms - Companies working on ore deposits and integrated production - Market leaders in efficient mining - Aggregates companies - Government agencies - Knowledge institutions, research insti- tutes and think-tanks

The EMC cohort 2022 will be a two-year exchange program with Aalto University, RWTH Aachen University and MU Leoben. Students study for one semester at each of the three universities and move between countries as a group. Students are enrolled at one of the three universities and conduct two exchange semester, one at each partner university. The exchange program starts in October at Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria). After a 2-month break, during which students have the opportunity to complete an internship at a company, students move to RWTH Aachen University (Germany) and then continue onto the third semester at Aalto University (Finland). The final semester is spent at the students home university to work on a thesis pro- ject, which may be carried out in coopera- tion with a company. Upon completion students receive the according M.Sc. degree of their home university and a certificate of participation in the EMC exchange program by FEMP.