Raw Materials Value Chain

AGH University of Science and Technology

Krakow, Poland

Duration

2 years

Language

English

Department

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management

About Raw Materials Value Chain

The Raw Materials Value Chain Master program at AGH University of Science and Technology is a two-year MSc degree designed to provide expertise in sustainable extraction, processing, and end-use of raw materials. It adopts a comprehensive and circular approach to the raw materials value chain, combining academic knowledge with practical experience through cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders including SMEs and large corporations. The program emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship, preparing graduates to become technical experts aware of economic, social, and environmental issues in the raw materials sector. The curriculum includes fundamental skills in geology and innovative mining, advanced minerals processing and metallurgy, and materials production, recycling, and circularity. The final semester focuses on a master's thesis and internship in collaboration with industrial partners or research centers. The program is conducted in English and includes study semesters both at AGH University in Kraków, Poland, and at Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF) in Germany.

Course Details

Degree Level

Master

Duration

2 years

Language

English

Department

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management

Application Deadline

Contact university for deadlines

University Information

AGH University of Science and Technology

Krakow, Poland

Public University

35,000 students (4% international)

About the University

Polish Name: Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanisława Staszica w Krakowie Address: al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 International Office Website: https://www.agh.edu.pl/en/international/ Application Platform: Online Admission Application Winter Semester Starts: 2025-10-01 Summer Semester Starts: 2025-02-01 Legacy Logo URL: /images/universities/agh-university-of-science-and-technology.png

Entry Requirements

Admission includes an examination verifying basic knowledge in raw materials and the raw materials value chain

along with an assessment of entrepreneurial potential. The program is a second-cycle (Master's) degree

so a relevant Bachelor's degree is required.

Curriculum: The curriculum spans four semesters: Semester 1 at AGH covers fundamental topics such as geology and innovative mining; Semester 2 at AGH focuses on minerals processing and metallurgy; Semester 3 at TUBAF covers materials production, recycling, and circularity; Semester 4 at AGH is dedicated to the master's thesis and internship. Throughout the program, courses on economic, social, and environmental issues support the technical subjects. Specific courses include innovative processes for circular economy in the non-ferrous metals industry and modern technologies in mineral processing.

Career Prospects: Graduates are prepared for careers in mining, processing, metallurgy, energy, automotive, and logistics sectors. They gain skills to implement innovative solutions, work in sustainability-focused roles, or start and run their own businesses in the raw materials sector.