Geomatics for Mineral Resource Managеmеnt
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction (but qualification assessment procedure)
- Study Mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- All students are required to pay a semester feе οf €107.
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Program Video
Turn Geodata Into the Future of Responsible Mining | MSc Geomatics
Course Description
Turn raw geodata into decisions that shape the future of responsible mining. This English-taught M.Sc. equips you to design innovative geomonitoring concepts across the entire raw-material process chain, uniting surveying, sensor technology, data science, and geomodeling. Built on results from several major European research projects and delivered together with local industry partners, the program lets you tackle real cases while building entrepreneurial skills. With two specialization tracks and international double-degree routes to Leoben, Lisbon, and Wroclaw, you graduate ready to take a leading role in geomatics for mineral resource management.
This program suits graduates holding a first degree of at least six semesters in mine surveying, geodesy, geoinformatics, geoengineering, or applied geosciences. You should bring solid foundations in mathematics, computer science, physics, and statistics, a genuine interest in sensor data and geomodeling, and the ambition to lead technically demanding raw-material projects.
The curriculum builds core expertise in surveying and sensor technology, data processing, geoinformatics, and geomodeling, then deepens it through one of two tracks: Deposit Modelling & Mine Planning or International Mine Surveying. You also study the financial, legal, economic, and environmental dimensions of mining projects, and apply methods like machine vision to real industry cases with partner companies across Europe.
This is a full-time, on-campus Master of Science taught entirely in English across four semesters, starting each winter semester. You select one of two specialization tracks, and the International Mine Surveying track leads to a joint degree awarded with the University of Leoben.
Graduates are prepared to take on leading technical roles across the raw-materials value chain and beyond:
- Raw-materials management, e.g. in mine surveyors' offices of mining and exploration companies
- Geotechnology, e.g. tunnelling, dam construction, remediation mining, and utility companies
- Software and hardware development for surveying and geomonitoring systems
- Technical sales in the field of geotechnics
- Public administration, e.g. mining and environmental authorities
Special Program Features
Affordable student town
Freiberg is a charming, historic student town in Saxony with notably low living costs, short distances, and a safe, welcoming atmosphere ideal for focused international study.
Track Option 1: Deposit Modelling & Mine Planning
Specialise in Deposit Modelling & Mine Planning to master resource modelling alongside the financial, legal, economic, and environmental sides of running a mining project.
Track Option 2: International Mine Surveying
Specialise in International Mine Surveying, run jointly with Leoben, mastering measurement data, big-data analysis, and machine vision applied to modern mining processes.
Joint Degree Option
Additional double-degree options with the technical universities in Lisbon (Portugal) and Wrocław (Poland) are currently planned but not yet available.
Technical University of Leoben
Webinars with MyGermanUniversity
Upcoming webinars
16 February 2027, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
TU Bergakademie Freiberg
M.Sc. Geomatics for Mineral Resource Managеmеnt Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "Geomatics for Mineral Resource Managеmеnt" are:
of at least six semesters in the fields of mine surveying, geodesy, geoinformatics, geoengineering, or applied geosciences
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
A qualification assessment procedure must be completed as part of admission.
English Language Proficienсу → Language Requirementsat least B2 (CΕFR)
German Language Proficienсу at least B1 (CΕFR)
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishApplication & Admission
Application Deadlines
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application deadline | 15 Aprilin > 5 months |
| Application mode | Uni-assist → More info |
| Application fee | uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester). |
German Students
| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application deadline | 15 Aprilin > 5 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university → More info |
Other EU Students
| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application deadline | 15 Aprilin > 5 months |
| Application mode | Uni-assist → More info |
| Application fee | uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester). |
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
Applies only to applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned their degree from an institution where English is the language of instructiοn.
Applies only to applicants whose native language is not German and who have not earned their degree from an institution where German is the language of instructiοn.
Location
Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Benndorf
Professional Advice
Contact Details:
+49 3731 39-2612
geomatics@mabb.tu-freiberg.de
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