Overview

On the Geosciences and Mining Engineering and Mineral Processing from University of Oulu doctoral students get deep knowledge in their specific fields and obtain a broad view of the Earth's geological processes, a general view of the mining industry activities and problems and understanding of the environmentally friendly and socially acceptable mining practices.

Key facts

A general goal of doctoral studies is to adopt scientific thinking and good scientific practice, to obtain a wide range of skills and to network with researchers and industry representatives.

The main subjects may be 1) Geosciences, specialization is Geology and Mineralogy (e.g economic geology) and Soil Geology 2) Mining and beneficiation technology, specialization is Mining Technology and Enrichment Technology and Geophysics.

The employment opportunities for graduates specialising in mining are good.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Research and Ethics

Responsible research: publications, data, metrics and merits

Scientific Communication

Communicating Science to the Media, General Public and Decision Makers

Utilization of Patent Databases in Research

Project Management

Research plan seminar, Geosciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Application periods are open during January 1 - April 30 and July 1 - October 31

Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oulu, Finland

Disciplines

Geology Mining, Oil & Gas View 3 other PhDs in Geology in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Suitability of the field of major:

The Doctoral Programme Committee will evaluate if your previous degree aligns with the major that you are applying for.

Good academic performance:

The relevant university-level Master’s degree (or equivalent) must have been completed with good grades (3/5, or at least 60% of the maximum grade, in both coursework and master's thesis). If the credit-weighted average grade or the Master’s thesis mark does not meet the requirements, you may, in exceptional cases, compensate for lower grades with complementary studies before applying for the study rights.

The relevant master's degree from a university of applied sciences, either from Finland or abroad must have been completed with very good grades (4/5 or at least 80 % of the maximum score for both coursework and the thesis). The doctoral training capabilities will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the major subject.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Doctoral training is funded by doctoral programmes of the University of Oulu Graduate School

Living costs for Oulu

660 - 1040 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.