Montanuniversität Leoben
University in Leoben, Austria
Montanuniversität Leoben (Montanuni) is a technical university in Leoben, Austria. Its teaching and research focus on three areas: raw materials (Rohstoffe), materials (Werkstoffe) and processes (Prozesse), with themes such as digitalisation and AI, the energy transition, raw-material security, sustainable technologies and the circular economy, which the university approaches through what it calls Circular Engineering.
The university offers 13 bachelor's programmes, mostly taught in German, and a range of master's programmes in German and English. Bachelor's programmes taught in English include:
- Geoenergy Engineering
- Circular Engineering
- New Science and Technology (EURECA-PRO)
Other bachelor's programmes cover applied geosciences, energy technology, raw-materials engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, industrial data science, industrial logistics, metallurgy, recycling and environmental and climate protection technology. A bachelor's degree takes at least seven semesters, one of which counts as a compulsory 30-ECTS work placement. There are no tuition fees for bachelor's studies and no entrance exam; new students can take a preparatory MINT course and are supported by student tutors. Students also have many options for semesters and internships abroad, and the university sports institute offers over 70 courses. Virtual open days are held in English.
Haz click aquí para ver este centro en español
Programmes
13 bachelor's programmes in three areas (programmes marked EN are taught in English, the others in German):
- Raw materials: Angewandte Geowissenschaften, Energietechnik, Geoenergy Engineering (EN), Rohstoffingenieurwesen
- Materials: Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnologie, Montanmaschinenbau
- Processes: Circular Engineering (EN), Industrial Data Science, Industrielogistik, Metallurgie und Metallkreisläufe, Recyclingtechnik, New Science and Technology EURECA-PRO (EN), Umwelt- und Klimaschutztechnik
Admission
There is no entrance exam for bachelor's programmes. Applying involves two steps: online pre-registration in the MUonline system and a personal enrolment appointment at the university's Study Support Center (SSC). Application and admission deadlines apply to both steps, and further steps may be needed depending on the country that issued the applicant's school or university certificate.
Duration
Bachelor's programmes last at least seven semesters, including one semester counted for a compulsory work placement worth 30 ECTS credits. The first year of study is common to all programmes, with flexible study planning.
Subjects taught
- Business
- Logistics
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Mineral Engineering
- Sciences
- Materials Science
- Applied Geology
- Metallurgy
- Technology
- Industrial Technology