Mine Automation

7,5 credits, course, master's level, D7001B

Application period starts 2026-03-16

This course provides knowledge about automation in the mining operation and underground construction industry as well as the latest development in the field such as applications of AI and machine learning.

The concept of Mine Automation will generally be presented, including mine communication, drilling automation, tunneling, underground and surface mine automation. After the completion of the course, students will have knowledge about human factors in automation, understand how operational data from mining equipment can be used in the mining process, have knowledge of automation of mining equipment, know how AI and machine learning concepts are used in mining automation, and have knowledge of indoor and outdoor navigation systems in mines.

The course is based on lectures and project assignments.

For Programme students

LTU-25993

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Mine Automation

Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-25993

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:T0013B Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics or corresponding course. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Optional course within programmes. Can be applied for within the optional space of a programme.

Selectable course in the following programmes:

Master Programme in Maintenance Engineering, semester 3

Mandatory course in the following programmes:

Application for Freestanding course (En)

LTU-25993

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Mine Automation

Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-25993

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:T0013B Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics or corresponding course. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Only a few freestanding places are available. This course is part of a programme.

Application for Exchange students at LTU

LTU-25993

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Mine Automation

Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-25993

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:T0013B Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics or corresponding course. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.

Course syllabus

7,5 credits, course, master's level, D7001B

Application period starts 2026-03-16

The course is based on lectures and project assignments.

Course syllabus

For Programme students

LTU-25993

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Mine Automation

Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-25993

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:T0013B Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics or corresponding course. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Optional course within programmes. Can be applied for within the optional space of a programme.

Selectable course in the following programmes:

Master Programme in Maintenance Engineering, semester 3

Mandatory course in the following programmes:

Application for Freestanding course (En)

LTU-25993

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Mine Automation

Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-25993

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:T0013B Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics or corresponding course. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Only a few freestanding places are available. This course is part of a programme.

Application for Exchange students at LTU

LTU-25993

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Mine Automation

Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 2 - 2, v. 45 2026 - v. 2 2027, module 3+6

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-25993

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:T0013B Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics or corresponding course. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.

Kontakt

Behzad Ghodrati

Updated: 21 November 2023

Mine Automation

For Programme students

Mine Automation

Application for Freestanding course (En)

Mine Automation

Application for Exchange students at LTU

Mine Automation

For Programme students

Mine Automation

Application for Freestanding course (En)

Mine Automation

Application for Exchange students at LTU

Mine Automation

Kontakt

Behzad Ghodrati

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