Bachelor Programme in Mineral Resource Engineering
180 credits, programme, bachelor's level, TKHMG
The sustainable use of natural resources is crucial to the green transition we are facing. With this unique education, you will learn to meet the demand for minerals and metals for tomorrow's products. Many courses are carried out in collaboration with industrial partners.
The program in sustainable mineral extraction provides you with the tools to locate and extract important metals used in batteries, steel production, wind turbines, and mobile phones. Through a strong connection to the industry, you will have the opportunity to build a network within the field thanks to the program's close collaboration with leading companies in Sweden.
The program gives you a comprehensive view of mining and mineral extraction, focusing on understanding and optimizing the entire value chain. You will learn how minerals and metals are identified, extracted, processed, and recycled, and how the waste is managed. This is done with a strong emphasis on minimizing environmental impact and creating sustainable solutions. You will also gain practical experience through close collaboration with the industry, where you will have the opportunity to work on real projects and challenges early on.
During the first two years, you will learn how minerals and metals are extracted and handled, along with fundamental courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and geoscience. You will also take project courses that allow you to work practically on developing solutions for the industry. In the third year, you will deepen your knowledge in subjects such as work science, raw material economics, mathematical statistics, and a project course.
After the program, you will possess highly valued skills that open doors to a range of career opportunities within the mining and mineral industry, manufacturing industry, consulting and technology companies, and government organizations. You can work both in Sweden and internationally in a growing industry. After graduation, you also have the option to further deepen your expertise by continuing your studies in one of our specialized master's programs.
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LTU-85148
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Bachelor Programme in Mineral Resource Engineering, International students
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, LuleåNormal teachingMixed-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Luleå
Form of study:Mixed-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-85148
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:10
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education (Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted for those with foreign grades) and have documented skills in English language. +
Upper secondary school courses English 6, Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 4 or Mathematics E.
Or:
English level 2, Physics level 2, Chemistry level 1, Mathematics Further level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on final school grades or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.
180 credits, programme, bachelor's level, TKHMG
The sustainable use of natural resources is crucial to the green transition we are facing. With this unique education, you will learn to meet the demand for minerals and metals for tomorrow's products. Many courses are carried out in collaboration with industrial partners.
The program in sustainable mineral extraction provides you with the tools to locate and extract important metals used in batteries, steel production, wind turbines, and mobile phones. Through a strong connection to the industry, you will have the opportunity to build a network within the field thanks to the program's close collaboration with leading companies in Sweden.
The program gives you a comprehensive view of mining and mineral extraction, focusing on understanding and optimizing the entire value chain. You will learn how minerals and metals are identified, extracted, processed, and recycled, and how the waste is managed. This is done with a strong emphasis on minimizing environmental impact and creating sustainable solutions. You will also gain practical experience through close collaboration with the industry, where you will have the opportunity to work on real projects and challenges early on.
During the first two years, you will learn how minerals and metals are extracted and handled, along with fundamental courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and geoscience. You will also take project courses that allow you to work practically on developing solutions for the industry. In the third year, you will deepen your knowledge in subjects such as work science, raw material economics, mathematical statistics, and a project course.
After the program, you will possess highly valued skills that open doors to a range of career opportunities within the mining and mineral industry, manufacturing industry, consulting and technology companies, and government organizations. You can work both in Sweden and internationally in a growing industry. After graduation, you also have the option to further deepen your expertise by continuing your studies in one of our specialized master's programs.
Programme overview
Sign up for the programme
LTU-85148
Open for late application!
Bachelor Programme in Mineral Resource Engineering, International students
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, LuleåNormal teachingMixed-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Luleå
Form of study:Mixed-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-85148
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:10
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education (Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted for those with foreign grades) and have documented skills in English language. +
Upper secondary school courses English 6, Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 4 or Mathematics E.
Or:
English level 2, Physics level 2, Chemistry level 1, Mathematics Further level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on final school grades or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.
Scholarship opportunities
We offer a unique scholarship opportunity for the bachelor programme in Mineral Resource Engineering.
I would like to encourage students to contact us within the industry"
Malin Suup is head of a group working within hydrometallurgy and water treatment at Boliden Mineral AB.
"We conduct research along the entire minerals and metals value chain"
"Hesham Ahmed, program director for the bachelor's program in sustainable mineral extraction. He answers common questions about the program."
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