Geomatics for Mineral Resource Management TU Bergakademie Freiberg

In order to continue to meet the global demand for mineral resources, it is necessary to drive forward their extraction in areas of the geosphere that are characterised by increased mining geological complexity and complex interaction with the environment and the social environment. Under these conditions, the primary objective remains to ensure maximum safety for the public and mining operations, to act in an ecologically and socially responsible manner and to utilise natural resources in the best possible way. The integration of all process steps in the extraction of natural resources into an "end-to-end" perspective, which enables transparent communication of sustainable process indicators between process steps and also between all project participants and interest groups, is an essential necessity for this. The basis for this is the use of state-of-the-art sensor technologies to collect georeferenced data and for data management, state-of-the-art methods for extracting and analysing information and integrating it into decision-making models, such as deposit models or models for predicting environmental impacts. This approach requires core competencies in the fields of surveying technology and sensor technology, data processing and geoinformatics as well as geomodelling, or "GEOMATICS" for short.

The aim of the Master's programme in Geomatics for Mineral Resource Management is to provide students with the necessary skills to develop innovative geomonitoring concepts for case-specific solutions along the process chain of raw material exploration and extraction. Students are familiarised with research results from several large European research projects. The implemented interaction with several local industry partners enables students to participate in real projects, understand the needs of the industry and train themselves in entrepreneurial skills.

The degree programme enables students to study internationally. During the degree programme, students can choose to specialise in specialisation one: Geomonitoring for Mineral Resource Management, or two: International Mine Surveying (by participating in a joint degree programme with the Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria).

Job opportunities for graduates:

• Raw materials management: e.g. in mine surveyors' offices of mining and exploration companies
• Geotechnology: e.g. in tunnelling, dam construction, remediation mining, utility companies
• Soft and hardware development
• Sales: e.g. in the field of geotechnics
• Public administration: e.g. mining and environmental authorities

Specialisation in deposit modelling and mine planning:
This specialisation focuses on the processes of deposit modelling and mine planning. In addition to these subject-specific components, students are also taught about the financial, political, legal, economic and environmental aspects of a mining project through a variety of subjects.

Specialisation in international mine surveying:
This specialisation is carried out in cooperation with the University of Leoben and focuses on the acquisition, processing and analysis of measurement data relevant to mine surveying and other "big data" within a mining process. Students learn a wide range of measurement methods and how to use modern technologies such as machine vision in relation to mining.

• Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
• Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
• Wrocław University of Technology, Poland

There is an elective module, which allows for an industry internship of 20 shifts.

• A first professionally qualifying university degree of at least six semesters at a university in the fields of mine surveying, geodesy, geoinformatics, geoengineering or applied geosciences 
• A qualification assessment procedure
• Proof of completion of the following or equivalent modules: Advanced Mathematics for Engineers 1 and 2, Introduction to Computer Science, Physics for Engineers, Data Analysis/Statistics and General Principles of Surveying and Instrumentation, Introduction to Geosciences

107 EUR per semester

• 650 EUR to 950 EUR per month, depending on individual lifestyle
• Rent in a student hall of residence per month: an average of 290 EUR

Part-time employment on campus (e.g. student assistant, canteen) as well as in town (e.g. in supermarkets, cafés, restaurants)

1. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a national scholarship programme that supports above-average students with excellent grades. Social commitment, a willingness to take responsibility and special social, family or personal circumstances will also be taken into account (300 EUR per month for one year).
2. Study completion grant (300 EUR per month for three months)

• Counselling: development of personal and skills profiles, individual application portfolio checks, preparation for job interviews
• Training in technical and leadership skills: soft skills training, development of interdisciplinary knowledge, coaching for job applications / career entry
• ORTE career fair, networking with companies
• Online job board

https://tu-freiberg.de/en/career-center

Different kinds of accommodation are available on campus and in the city of Freiberg. The average monthly rent for a room in the student halls of residence, including utilities, is 290 EUR. The most common form of accommodation is the shared flat. Each student has their own room, with the bathroom and kitchen shared.

A separate online application is required to apply for accommodation in the student halls of residence. The recommended time to submit this is three months before the start of the semester.