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page 2 Studies for Winners Added-Value for the Future studies for winners It is the students that form the future potential of the Montanuniversitaet Leoben. Their academic excel- lence and social competence will be decisive for Austria‘s position in the global competion as a hub for industry and research.

s a technical university with a unique pro- valent to the qualification of a Master of Science. file, the Montanuniversitaet Leoben claims Afterwards students can opt for a doctoral degree “The Montanuniver- A a special position in both the Austrian and (six semesters). During their studies, all students are sitaet is an open- international academic landscape. In Austria, the required to complete a six-month internship at a minded, international study programmes offered - with their specific fo- company that is relevant to their fields of studies. cus areas - can only be pursued at in Leoben. As a and value-based result, Montanuniversitaet graduates are amongst Excellent career prospects institution that fea- the most sought-after academics of all. The Montanuniversitaet is traditionally closely as- tures a unique profile. As one of the smallest universities in Austria, the sociated with industry and economics. Due to a lar- It is located in an Montanuniversitaet offers its students an outstan- ge number of projects in cooperation with various attractive high-tech dingly good infrastructure and the best possible companies, students are integrated very early into attention from the academic staff. Due to its com- a network which will later provide them with many region with global fortable size, students benefit from the close coo- benefits and a headstart into the professional world. networks to industry peration with their lecturers, and problems can be Thanks to the strong application-oriented style of and research, and it is solved swiftly and efficiently. “Mass university” is a instruction, students are always kept abreast of the dedicated to the unity foreign concept in Leoben. In 2012 the Montanuni- latest developments and rapidly find themselves at of excellent teaching versitaet was ranked “best university“ by HR mana- home in their vocations. gers for the fourth time in a row in a survey carried Graduates from Leoben are in greater demand than and research.“ out by the Austrian magazine “Format”. ever before - and industry and the professional Rector Wilfried Eichlseder world are in need of even more experts. First year of common studies Studies are based along the value-added chain (page 2), from the raw materials and production materials, on to the finished product and to the end of the life cycle with recycling and disposal. The range of studies is complimented by multidisciplinary fields such as Industrial Energy Technology and Industrial Logistics. The first year of studies, as an introductory phase for guidance and orientation, is the same for all students. As a result, students can switch study programmes seamlessly at the end of the first year without losing any time. In these first two semesters, particular attention is paid to the basic subjects, and all first-year students are brought to a uniform academic level. In the beginning the curriculum covers the following subjects: physics, mathematics, computer applications and programming, chemistry, and mechanics. These courses are held in German.

Available degrees All study programmes grant a Bachelor of Science degree after seven semesters. This is followed by a more in-depth master’s programme (three or four semesters, depending on the programme) and a subsequent master’s thesis. Upon successful completion of their graduate studies, students receive the academic title of “Diplomingenieur“, which is equi-

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Admission and enrolment be changed without losing any time. The first two Pre-registration http:// At some Austrian universities, different selection semesters provide the basic skills and knowledge www4.unileoben.ac.at/en/ procedures have been introduced for a variety of required to study a technical subject, in chemistry, voranmeldung/ study programmes in order to reduce the number of physics, and mathematics. The Montanuniversitaet first year students embarking on their studies. Our has plenty of practice and laboratory spaces availa- study programmes at Leoben are not affected by ble for all students so that there are no waiting this problem, and there is no selection procedure. All times for laboratory spots. Austrian high school students with a positive result in their final school examination can register at the Mentoring project Montanuniversitaet Leoben. Right from the start, the Montanuniversitaet at- taches great importance to personal support and Admission international students mentoring. In order to facilitate the start into the Whether you come as a regular degree student or academic world, first-year students are mentored as an exchange student, the International Relations by older students who will assist them during the Office and the Registrar‘s Office are committed to orientation phase. providing you with a meaningful academic and personal experience at the Montanuniversitaet Leoben. Austrian Student Union [Österreichische Hoch- For more information on enroling as an interna- schülerschaft - ÖH] tional student, please refer to our homepage at The Austrian Student Union is the legal representa- http://www.unileoben.ac.at/ir, providing you with tive body of all students in Austria. The homepage of all the relevant information for admission and the ÖH Leoben provides valuable tips concerning the the preparatory steps that need to be taken be- beginning of your first year of studies and student fore your departure. For further questions, contact life in Leoben. [email protected] (general information). Students are required to pay the ÖH fee in the amount of 17,50 euros per semester (as of August University Preparation Programme 2012). The University Preparation Programme offers inten- http://oeh.unileoben.ac.at sive courses for international (non-EU citizenship) applicants for a place at the Montanuniversitaet Le- Important contact information oben. Participation in this program is prescribed by a Montanuniversitaet Leoben notice, if the student cannot prove his/her proficien- Franz-Josef-Strasse 18 cy in German and/or if supplementary examinations 8700 Leoben (e.g. in mathematics, physics, chemistry, descriptive Austria, Europe geometry) are necessary for the equivalence of the Tel.: 0043 3842 402 0 secondary school leaving diploma. http://www.unileoben.ac.at E-mail: [email protected] Rector’s Office: 0043 3842 402 7001 or First common year of studies E-mail: [email protected] The first year of studies is identical for all pro- Registrar‘s Office: 0043 3842 402 7040 or grammes, and thereafter the study programme can E-mail: [email protected]

page 4 Studies for Winners International Relations: 0043 3842 402 7230 or the Library for Geosciences, the RWZ Library (in the E-mail: [email protected] Raw Materials and Materials Science Centre), the Further information for Public Relations: 0043 3842 402 7221 or Polymer Engineering Library and the collections at international students and E-mail: [email protected] the different organizational units. The entire coll- admission requirments: Austrian Students Union: 0043 3842 402 8101 or ection of the University Library comprises 265,000 Email: [email protected] books and 665 magazine subscriptions. With the [email protected] launch of its search engine “BUGL“ (German acro- http://www.unileoben.ac.at/ir Campus life and additional services: nym for Library and University Complete Bibliogra- phy), the Montanuniversitaet is setting new stan- Exchange programmes and internationality dards for electronic searches as the system accesses The Montanuniversitaet has a large number of ag- half a billion documents, and is being used for the reements with partner universities in Europe and first time ever in German-speaking countries. worldwide, which allows students to study abroad The library staff supports students in matters of lite- for one or two semesters. Studying abroad is not rature search and how to use the library’s facilities. only a great opportunity to acquire a language, but Using the library and loaning books is free of charge. above all promotes cultural understanding, flexibi- www.unileoben.ac.at/bibliothek, lity, increases your competitiveness when entering [email protected] the labour market, and is a wonderful personal en- richment. The International Relations Office sup- University Sports Institute Leoben (USI) ports and counsels all students who embark on their As a balance to academic life, the USI Leoben offers studies abroad. a wide range of sports courses and training for small Furthermore, Leoben boasts an active internatio- membership fees. For first year students, it is a gre- nal community that organises events, conversation at way to try out new sports and at the same time classes as well as trips to surrounding areas. Eve- meet fellow students. ry other year, the Festival of Nations with dance, http://usi.unileoben.ac.at, [email protected] music and international delicacies is a highlight in Leoben‘s event programme. Student Societies http://www.unileoben.ac.at/ir, Besides classes and academic life at the university, [email protected] (EU), Leoben features active and flourishing student so- [email protected] (Non-EU) cieties. Students can get involved in study-related, cultural, political or sports clubs and thereby make Cafeteria [Mensa] new contacts and pursue their interests. At the cafeteria, students may enjoy a great selection of meals at affordable prices or just have a chat Centre for Languages, Education and Culture with fellow students over a cup of coffee in the mo- Besides their technical training, students are en- dern Archduke Johann Building. The daily meal plan couraged to acquire foreign languages and to take can be downloaded at http://www.mensen.at. advantage of the wide range of classes offered by the Centre for Languages, Education and Culture. University Library The comprehensive offer is rounded off by cultural The University Library consists of the Main Library, events and classes in the field of social competences. http://zsbk.unileoben.ac.at, [email protected]

www.unileoben.ac.at page 5 montan universitaet Welcome to Leoben Besides campus life, the city of Leoben features a vibrant bar scene as well as a sur- prising mix of wellness, shopping and culture.

he city of Leoben is a highly interesting place Entertainment for students and researchers alike. The com- In Leoben, you will often hear about “Leoben’s re- T bination of university life, research and close fined water“. This statement refers to the Gösser beer cooperations with international industry provides which is brewed in Göss, one of the oldest districts great prospects for Leoben’s future, both as an at- in Leoben. Beer connoisseurs and history enthusiasts tractive city for students as well as for research fa- can learn more about the beer’s origin, history and cilities. Outside the classroom, students benefit from brewing in the brewing museum. Visitors will quickly the high quality of life and the city‘s broad range of learn what makes Leoben’s beer so special: the qua- sports and leisure activities. With its unique study lity and brewing expertise at its highest level. programmes, the Montanuniversitaet holds a special position which is also reflected in the characteristic Water, fun and relaxation student life. Mining traditions and customs are held The water-experience-world “Asia Spa” combines in high regard and contribute to Leoben’s rich and fun and relaxation in a unique way. Visitors enjoy active student life. the synthesis of sports, fun and fitness on the one hand, and complete relaxation and wellness on the Events and nightlife other. The area comprises 45,000 m², and is only a Besides campus life, Leoben also features festive few minutes away from the city centre (walking di- activities and events for students such as the LE- stance). Music-Night, when Leoben’s clubs and bars are tur- ned into small event stages, or major concerts at Shopping and culture Leoben’s main square. A highlight in Leoben’s event Shopping has reached a new dimension with the calendar is the Gösser fair [Gösser Kirtag]. Thousands “LeobenCityShopping” (LCS). Right in the city cen- of visitors from near and far come to see the longest tre and built within the historic walls of a former “fair strip” in Austria, where one vending booth is Dominican monastery, shopaholics will find a wide lined up after the other, and enjoy a glass of Gösser, range of stores as well as an assortment of cafés and “Austria’s finest beer”, in the Gösser beer tent. restaurants on an area of 200,000 m². Under the slogan “7 rails into the past”, 2,000 years of city, regional and mining history are reviewed in the city’s “MuseumsCenter”. The art gallery [Kunst- Concerts: Leoben’s main square has been a With the inner-city shopping centre LCS, Leoben halle] is located in the same spacious building, venue for a number of (music) events. has established itself as the shopping magnet where special annual cultural and historical exhibi- for the region of Upper Styria. tions have attracted thousands of visitors for more than a decade.

250 euro for principal residence In order to facilitate the start in a new environment, the city council of Leoben has decided that students of the Montanuniversitaet Leoben who establish their principle residence in Leoben for the first time receive support by the city of Leoben in the form of LE-vouchers worth 250 euros. Prerequisite is the registration for principle residence in Leoben. Each following year, the city of Leoben supports its students with LE-vouchers worth 100 euros, provided that the students can prove their principle residence in Leoben as of November 1st.

Traditions in Leoben: Students are celebrating Asia Spa: The wellness oasis is the ideal place to the end of the academic year . let an exhausting day at the university draw to a leisurely end.

page 6 Studies for Winners HOUSING The following student halls and accommodation facilities are available to students in Leoben. It is recom- mended that applications are made in due time.

Student hall “Schillerstrasse“ Student hall “Corps Montania“ Schillerstrasse 27 & Schillerstrasse 29, 8700 Leoben Jahnstrasse 7, 8700 Leoben Provided by students for stu- E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: 0043 3842 43665 dents - the online accommoda- Tel.: 0043 1 401 7699 http://www.corps-montania.at tion service by ÖH Leoben: http://www.akademikerhilfe.at Student hall “Steirisches Erz“ http://wohnen.oeh-leoben.at/ Student hall “House St. Alfons“ Am Glacis 15, 8700 Leoben [email protected] Gösserstrasse 15, 8700 Leoben E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] oben.ac.at Tel.: 0043 1 401 7699 Tel.: 0043 664 2312794 http://www.akademikerhilfe.at http://www.corpserz.com

Student hall “Schlägel und Eisen“ Student hall “Montanistenhilfe Schacht“ Salzlände 16, 8700 Leoben Max-Tendler-Strasse 15, 8700 Leoben E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: 00 43 3842 43129 Tel.:0043 650 3736599 http://www.studentenheim.info http://corps-schacht.at

Student hall “Berg- und Hüttenschule Leoben“ Student hall “Steirisches Leder“ Max-Tendler-Strasse 3, 8700 Leoben Salzlände 19, 8700 Leoben Tel.: 0043 3842 44888 E-Mail: [email protected] http://www.htl-leoben.at Tel.: 0043 3842 437640 http://vereine.unileoben.ac.at/stleder/ Student hall of the Austrian Student Union Kerpelystrasse 129, 8700 Leoben TPS Verwögensverwaltung WEGRAZ (commercial lessor) E-mail: [email protected] Franz-Josef-Strasse 10, 8700 Leoben Tel.: 0043 664 1318030 (Management) E-mail: [email protected] http://vereine.unileoben.ac.at/oeh-heim/ Tel.: 0043 664 3119587 http://www.wegraz.at Student hall “Collegium Josefinum“ Erzherzog-Johann-Strasse 4, 8700 Leoben Tel.: 0043 3842 42768 http://www.josefinum.com

Student hall “WIST“ Roseggerstrasse 10, 8700 Leoben E-mail: [email protected]graz.ac.at Tel.: 0043 316 836666-0 http://www.wist.vc-graz.ac.at/

Student hall “Studentisches Sozialwerk“ Waasenstrasse 13, 8700 Leoben Tel.: 0043 664 3789251 http://vereine.unileoben.ac.at/studsozw/

Student hall “Weisses Kreuz“ Zellergasse 3, 8700 Leoben E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: 0043 3842 42886 http://vereine.unileoben.ac.at/weisseskreuz/

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he Montanuniversitaet is located very cen- From Salzburg, Linz: trally in Leoben, in the heart of the Province A 9 in the direction of Graz - St. Michael interchan- Main Building T of Styria. The city can be reached quickly and ge – S 6 in the direction of Vienna – Exit Leoben easily by train and by car. West

Arriving by car: From Vienna: From Graz: S 6 via Semmering – Exit Leoben East On the A9 in the direction of Salzburg/Linz – S 35 in the direction of Bruck/Mur – S 6 in the direction of Arriving by train: Klagenfurt/Leoben – Exit Leoben East Railway lines Vienna – Klagenfurt – Villach or Salz- burg – Graz; Leoben Main Station, then less than 5 From Carinthia: minutes on foot to the university. Archduke Johann Buil- S 6 in the direction of Vienna – Exit Leoben West ding

The university campus is in the centre of Leoben:

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Main Building 6 Workshops TTZ Academy Montanuniversitaet TTZ: Technology Transfer Centre A Franz-Josef-Strasse 18 E Peter-Tunner-Strasse 27 I Peter-Tunner-Strasse 15 RWZ: Raw Materials and Materials Centre 7 Archduke Johann Building (lecture building) I 1 Main Building IZW: Materials Innovation Centre Rabcewicz Building RWZ IZR IZR: Raw Materials Innovation Centre 2 Rittinger Building B Parkstrasse 27 F Erzherzog-Johann-Strasse 3 J Roseggerstrasse 11a ZAT: Centre of Applied Technology 3 Chemistry Building Academy of Sciences IZW ZAT 4 Environmental Protection Building C Jahnstrassse 12 G Max-Tendler-Strasse M Peter-Tunner-Strasse 19 5 Metallurgy Building Peter Tunner Building Polymer Engineering D Peter-Tunner-Strasse 5 H Otto-Glöckel-Strasse 2

Hauptgebäude 6 Werkhallen TTZ Akademie Montanuniversität TTZ: Technologie Transfer Zentrum A Franz-Josef-Straße 18 E Peter-Tunner-Straße 27 I Peter-Tunner-Straße 15 RWZ: Roh- und Werkstoffzentrum 7 Erzherzog-Johann-Trakt (Hörsaalgebäude) I 1 Hauptgebäude IZW: Impulszentrum für Werkstoffe B Rabcewiczgebäude RWZ J IZR IZR: Impulszentrum für Rohstoffe 2 Rittingergebäude Parkstraße 27 F Erzherzog-Johann-Straße 3 Roseggerstraße 11a ZAT: Zentrum für Angewandte Technologie 3 Chemiegebäude Akademie der Wissenschaften IZW ZAT 4 Umweltschutzgebäude C Jahnstraße 12 G Max-Tendler-Straße M Peter-Tunner-Straße 19 5 Metallurgiegebäude Peter-Tunner-Gebäude Kunststofftechnik D Peter-Tunner-Straße 5 H Otto-Glöckel-Straße 2

page 8 Studies for Winners montan universitaet Structure OF studies

10th semester gRADUATE sTUDIES Available study programmes Applied Geosciences Industrial Energy Technology Mining and Tunnelling Materials Science Raw Materials Engineering Polymer Engineering and Science 9th semester Industrial Management and Busi- Metallurgy ness Administration Mechanical Engineering International Study Program in Industrial Environmental Protection Petroleum Engineering Industrial Logistics

8th semester Duration: 3 or 4 semesters / Degree: Master of Science [Diplomingenieur] Option: PhD programme, 6 semesters

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Available study programmes Applied Geosciences Mineral Resources Engineering B th C 6 semester Petroleum Engineering 6-month internship 02 detailed view Main Building Industrial Energy Technology Mur Stadtkai Materials Science 06 05 Jahnstrasse 04 Polymer Engineering and Science A Parkstrasse 03 01 Metallurgy Train Ignaz 07 Buchmüllerplatz th Station Franz-Josef-Strasse 5 semester Mechanical Engineering Industrial Logistics Industrial Environmental Protection Stadtkai Südbahnstrasse E Peter-Tunner-Strasse Mur Gärner M Park J I Duration: 7 semesters Kaiserfeldgasse H Main Square Roseggerstrasse 4th semester Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc) G Max-Tendler-Strasse D F Fundamentals and specialist training, enabling the student to enter professional life

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Main Building 6 Workshops TTZ Academy Montanuniversitaet TTZ: Technology Transfer Centre A Franz-Josef-Strasse 18 E Peter-Tunner-Strasse 27 I Peter-Tunner-Strasse 15 RWZ: Raw Materials and Materials Centre 7 Archduke Johann Building (lecture building) I 1 Main Building IZW: Materials Innovation Centre Rabcewicz Building RWZ IZR IZR: Raw Materials Innovation Centre 2 Rittinger Building B Parkstrasse 27 F Erzherzog-Johann-Strasse 3 J Roseggerstrasse 11a ZAT: Centre of Applied Technology 3 Chemistry Building Academy of Sciences IZW ZAT 4 Environmental Protection Building C Jahnstrassse 12 G Max-Tendler-Strasse M Peter-Tunner-Strasse 19 2nd semester 5 Metallurgy Building D Peter Tunner Building H Polymer Engineering Peter-Tunner-Strasse 5 Otto-Glöckel-Strasse 2 FIRst year of common studies

Hauptgebäude 6 Werkhallen TTZ Akademie Montanuniversität TTZ: Technologie Transfer Zentrum A Franz-Josef-Straße 18 E Peter-Tunner-Straße 27 I Peter-Tunner-Straße 15 RWZ: Roh- und Werkstoffzentrum 7 Erzherzog-Johann-Trakt (Hörsaalgebäude) I Within the bachelor‘s degree, the first year of studies is the same for all students. Foundational 1 Hauptgebäude IZW: Impulszentrum für Werkstoffe B Rabcewiczgebäude RWZ J IZR IZR: Impulszentrum für Rohstoffe courses: computer application and programming, mathematics, chemistry, physics, statistics, mecha- 2 Rittingergebäude Parkstraße 27 F Erzherzog-Johann-Straße 3 Roseggerstraße 11a ZAT: Zentrum für Angewandte Technologie st 3 Chemiegebäude Akademie der Wissenschaften IZW ZAT 1 semester nics, Introduction to Montanistic Sciences. 4 Umweltschutzgebäude C Jahnstraße 12 G Max-Tendler-Straße M Peter-Tunner-Straße 19 5 Metallurgiegebäude Peter-Tunner-Gebäude Kunststofftechnik D Peter-Tunner-Straße 5 H Otto-Glöckel-Straße 2

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page 10 Studies for Winners Applied Geosciences The study of Applied Geosciences joins science and engineering in a unique way, and is involved in particular with the exploration of raw materials and assessing their properties, groundwater exploration and protection, securing contaminated sites, as well as assessing geological risks and the geotechnical project planning for construction projects. Undergraduate studies vice companies, in the construction material and The training is a cross between traditional (mining) utility material industry, in engineering agencies, in Understanding engineering science and traditional geological stu- companies dealing with waste tips, recycling, and the earth, dies. It prepares students in the fields referred to the clearance of old tips, the construction sector, in preserving it, above for the national and international labour mar- provincial geological services and regional corpora- ket, providing specialist skills in the relevant scien- tions, at universities and research institutions, and and benefiting tific and technical disciplines, an understanding of as independent civil engineers and consultants. from it. geoprocesses and geomaterials with regard to their significance in technical problem situations, and other areas of knowledge and skills of importance Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Sageder, TOTAL, France: in the practice of the profession. This wide range “Only three days after of activities calls for an interdisciplinary training in my final exam, I began natural sciences and technology. my first day of work for TOTAL – 1,500 km away Graduate studies from home in the sou- The master’s programme in Applied Geosciences thwest of France. Sin- provides an intensification and supplementati- ce then, I’ve shared an on of the specialist knowledge acquired from the office with colleagues bachelor’s programme. The modular structure of this from four continents: study programme allows for specialisations in the Africa, Asia, America and Europe. From day one, I following focus areas: was given great responsibilities as a geophysicist at Applied Geophysics and Petroleum Geology: The one of the biggest oil companies in the world. Today, combined implementation of geological and my focus is on ‘time-lapse‘ seismic (4-D seismic). geophysical techniques in the search for and ex- The basis of my success is my studies of Applied Ge- ploitation of mineral oil and natural gas deposits. osciences with a focus on Petroleum Geophysics at Raw Materials and Environmental Geology: the Montanuniversitaet Leoben.” Exploration of raw material deposits, the assessment and refinement of raw materials, the evaluation of geological risks and geological environmental risks incurred by human activity, and the clearance of contaminated sites. Petroleum Geophysics: The use of special Available degrees: geophysical measuring processes on and offshore BSc, Dipl.-Ing. (MSc), Dr. mont. (PhD) and from the air in order to locate and explore mineral oil and natural gas deposits. Duration: The instruction on the master’s programme is in part 7 semesters for the bachelor’s programme, conducted in English. 3 semesters for the master’s, 6 semesters for the doctoral programme Qualification profile/fields of employment Applied Geosciences today are an important interdisciplinary subject in the general field of environ- Focus: mental protection (spatial acquisition and interpre- Principles of geosciences, raw material geo- tation of geological/geochemical/geophysical data logy, economic geology, mineral oil geology, as a basis for spatial planning, the analysis of geo- applied geophysics logical risks, and environmental impact assessment). Graduates of Applied Geosciences find professional Programme Director: opportunities on a national and international level, Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Reinhard Sachsenhofer in companies operating in the fields of mining, raw [email protected] materials, exploration, mineral oil and natural gas, Tel.: 0043 3842 402 6301 and their service environments, in geophysics ser-

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page 12 Studies for Winners Mineral Resources Engineering The study programme is concerned with the extraction, processing and subsequent treatment of mineral raw materials and tunnelling.

Undergraduate studies materials (construction materials, mineral binders, During the first four semesters, the bachelor’s pro- refractories, ceramics, and glass). Mineral re- gramme focuses on providing the fundamentals of Mineral Processing and Energy Systems focuses sources are an engineering and science. The subsequent three se- on the processing of energy resources, the usage essential foun- mesters include a broad range of technical studies of energy, the production and supply. This major is covering the entire spectrum from the extraction of offered in the form of a joint diploma with the École dation for our mineral raw materials, mineral processing, the pro- Nationale Supérieure des Mines in Paris. modern indus- duction of building materials and ceramic products trial society and up to tunnel construction. Qualification profile/fields of employment prosperity. Executive engineers in the raw materials industry, Graduate studies construction companies, refractory and ceramics in- Building on the bachelor’s programme in Mineral dustry, plant construction, tunnel construction and Resources Engineering, students may pursue further in research. studies and choose one of two available master’s programmes (three semesters): Mining and Tunnel- Dipl.-Ing. Nina Pressler, Imerys Talc Europe, Plan- ling or Raw Materials Engineering. The first two se- ning & Resources Department, France: mesters comprise subject-specific classes. The third “In addition to my stu- semester is for the preparation of a master’s thesis, dies, I was working at mostly in cooperation with industry. home and abroad in order to enhance my the- Mining and Tunnelling oretical knowledge with This graduate programme offers the following hands-on experience. In majors: my current job, I travel a Mining involves the surface and subsurface lot and support our affi- extraction of mineral resources, application of liates in every step, from different road heading machines, mineral economics, identifying a solution to installing the plant and its recultivation and the management of raw material start of operation. The profound education cove- projects. ring all aspects from mining to processing provides Geotechnics and Tunnelling is concerned with me with the necessary skills to master professional geotechnical exploration, planning and the challenges.“ installation of underground structures, including the related fields of surveying, geotechnical monitoring, geoinformation, construction contract matters, and construction management. Available degrees: Raw Materials and Energy Systems is concerned BSc, Dipl.-Ing. (MSc), Dr. mont. (PhD) with the extraction of energy resources, the usage of energy, the production and supply. This major is Duration: offered in the form of a joint diploma with the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines in Paris. 7 semesters for the bachelor’s programme, 3 semester for the master’s, Raw Materials Engineering 6 semester for the doctoral programme This graduate programme offers the following majors: Focus: Mineral Processing involves the processing of mineral Extraction of raw materials, reservoir and and secondary resources to high-quality products by tunnel construction, surface and subsurface means of physical and chemical processes. These surveying, mineral processing, development include comminution, sizing, separation processing, and production of building materials, ceramics dewatering, dedusting, agglomeration and leaching. and refractories Building Materials and Ceramics pursues academic training in the field of non-metallic inorganic Programme Director: Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Peter Moser [email protected] www.unileoben.ac.at Tel.: 0043 3842 402 6604 page 13 montan universitaet Mineral Resources Engineering Applied Petroleum Geosciences Engineering

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page 14 Studies for Winners petroleum engineering Whether on a drilling rig or as a scientist in research and application in computer-oriented simulation - this extensive and versatile programme opens up a wide range of opportunities for graduates in the field of petroleum engineering.

Undergraduate studies their employment on drilling rigs and production The bachelor’s programme Petroleum Engineering sites, and as planning engineers in drilling, reservoir Oil and natural provides a set of knowledge and technical expertise and production engineering as well as in the field of gas will conti- at a level expected of international bachelor gradu- pipeline and plant engineering. Due to their broad nue to be the ates in this field. Training is given in all focus areas education, graduate will have leading positions at such as reservoir engineering, drilling engineering, all levels. Leoben Petroleum Engineers work for pe- most significant production engineering as well as geosciences and troleum companies, in energy management, in foun- resources and business administration, and provides graduates dation engineering, and consulting firms, as well as energy sources with the skills to work in the petroleum industry at in research and development. in the years to home and abroad. come. Special feature Graduate studies The Montanuniversitaet Leoben has become an in- International Study Programme in Petroleum ternationally acclaimed training centre for petro- Engineering leum engineers. With English as the language of The master’s programme aims at broadening the instruction (5th semester onwards) and a variety of expertise and further developing scientific skills in exchange programmes with other leading universi- the field of petroleum engineering, equivalent to the ties, Leoben’s excellent reputation continues to be standards of master‘s programmes at Anglo-Ame- spread throughout the world. rican universities. Students can choose one of the following three focus areas: Dipl.-Ing. Benedikt Bindl, Statoil ASA, Norway: Drilling Engineering: static and dynamic designs “The Montanuniversita- of wellbore constructions, the dynamics of drilling et Leoben offers a very processes, planning, monitoring, and assessment of personal study environ- drilling projects ment, and I received Petroleum Production Engineering: planning, layout, both the engineering and maintenance of production systems and natu- expertise, as well as the ral gas storage facilities, methods for extending the necessary skills in busi- service lives of oil and gas fields, the utilization of ness management for a geothermal energy successful career on a Reservoir Engineering: monitoring the quality of domestic and international level. Wherever you may geological modelling of reservoirs, conduct of field work in the world, as a Leoben Petroleum Enginee- studies ring, you’re always a step ahead.“

Industrial Management and Business Admini- stration The master’s programme aims at providing gradu- Available degrees: ates with a holistic and scientific approach to pro- BSc, Dipl.-Ing. (MSc), Dr.mont. (PhD) blems and finding creative solutions. Well-established methods and theories in the fields of economics Duration: and business management are taught, with great 7 semesters for the bachelor‘s programme, emphasis on research. The programme is designed 3 semesters for the master‘s, to promote skills and abilities that enable graduates to resolve practical economic tasks and challenges 6 semesters for the doctoral programme successfully. Focus: Qualification profile/fields of employment drilling technology, oil and gas production While pursuing their studies, students will already technology, reservoir engineering and cha- have the opportunity to gain an insight into their racterization, business administration future professions in the course of their mandato- ry practical field work. Graduates are prepared for Programme Director: Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Gerhard Thonhauser [email protected] Tel: 0043 3842 402 3051 www.unileoben.ac.at page 15 www.petroleumengineer.at montan universitaet Mineral Resources Engineering Applied Petroleum Geosciences Engineering

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page 16 Studies for Winners Industrial Energy Technology Considering that the worldwide demand for energy is continuously rising, it is of great importance to provide students with the necessary skills to identify and utilise energy saving potentials in the field of energy technology.

he interdisciplinary study programme Indus- on, commissioning, service and maintenance as well trial Energy Technology is concerned with as to operate facilities and plants as a specialist, in A large proportion T research areas such as innovative energy a leading position or even in the executive manage- of the primary technologies, fuel technology, thermal process ment. The fields of activity for energy engineers are energy consump- technology, electro technology, sustainability, eco- general energy supply of industry, with special tion - in Europe nomic and ecological assessment as well as energy focus on sustainability and environmental com- approx. 30 % management, the energy market and energy legisla- patibility - accounts for tion. The main emphasis is on process engineering, development and supply of renewable and alter- the raw materials and production industry. native energy resources industry. energy conversion and industrial energy use with Thus, the environ- Undergraduate studies high efficiency mentally-friendly Besides basic training in engineering and science, development and utilisation of innovative energy and cost-effective students acquire knowledge and skills in the fields technologies supply, transport of process technology, energy technology, waste air economic and ecological assessment of energy and use of energy treatment, environmental analysis as well as busi- efficiency and supply optimization are key require- ness and economics. In semester 7, students are re- energy management quired to submit a bachelor’s thesis. energy oriented, sustainable distribution and ments for today’s planning operations. industries. Graduate studies In addition to the compulsory subjects in the fields of energy supply, energy use and consumption, energy DDipl.-Ing, Manuel Artz, VTU Energy GmbH, Vi- process technology, and energy management, the enna: “The Industri- master’s thesis and relevant practical experience in al Energy Technology the industrial sector are essential components of the study programme is master’s programme. The master’s programme aims unique beyond the to provide borders of Europe: Stu- fundamental skills and competences in energy dents receive profound technology as well as specialist knowledge in theo- training in engineering, ry, methodology and industrial applications as well paired with the ability as economic thinking, to see and understand scientific and practical intensification in the field the bigger picture. The of energy technology, with particular emphasis on holistic training enables you to apply your skills the application and use of these skills, flexibly in any company that is concerned with en- comprehensive problem solving skills in the areas ergy production, the increase of energy efficiency, mentioned in the field of sustainable energy tech- or consulting, as these fields are gaining more im- nology, portance.“ the skills to implement innovative, function and cost-optimised solutions for technical problems that are also environment-friendly, an overview and the combination of single dis- Available degrees: ciplines by integrating a range of comprehensive BSc, Dipl.-Ing. (MSc), Dr.mont. (PhD) interdisciplinary fields. Duration: Qualification profile/fields of employment 7 semesters for the bachelor‘s programme, There is a high demand for energy technology engineers with comprehensive skills and expertise world- 4 semesters for the master‘s, wide. The master’s programme generally prepares 6 semesters for the doctoral programme students to know and execute all technical activities and tasks in research, approach development, pro- Focus: duct development, production, planning, distributi- Sustainability, energy efficiency

Programme Director: Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Harald Raupenstrauch www.unileoben.ac.at [email protected] page 17 Tel.: 0043 3842 402 5800 montan universitaet Mineral Resources Engineering Applied Petroleum Geosciences Engineering

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page 18 Studies for Winners Materials Science Materials with tailored properties play a key role in times of diminishing resources, rising ecological de- mands on production, recycling and energy efficiency of products.

aterials science is the study of the corre- the demand of materials science engineers exceeds lation between the micro- and nanoscopic the actual supply. Fields of employment for materi- Materials have M structure and the macroscopic properties als scientists are immensely varied and widespread. had and will of structural and functional materials. Besides basic research, materials scientists are con- continue to have cerned with the development of materials and ma- Undergraduate studies terial combinations with enhanced qualities as well a decisive im- The bachelor‘s programme takes seven semesters. as with the testing of materials. Moreover, materi- pact on the so- During the first four semesters of the bachelor‘s pro- als scientists are essential in the fields of applied cial and econo- gramme, the focus lies on the fundamentals of en- technology and materials consultation, and they mic development gineering and on natural sciences. Additionally, the are also involved with materials failure analysis. of mankind. basics of materials science of metallic and ceramic Consequently, the entire range of industries which materials are covered. In semesters five through se- manufactures, processes, and uses materials are ven, the emphasis will be on properties and the pro- open to materials scientists such as the steel and cessing of materials such as metals and their alloys, light metal industry, the automotive industry, the ceramic materials, polymeric materials, composites, aerospace and aviation sector, semiconductors and as well as semiconductor materials. Students acquire microelectronics, communications technology, en- an understanding of the solid-state-physical pheno- vironmental protection, medical technology, and mena of these material classes, as well as materials nano-technology. testing and cutting-edge methods for examination and analysis. At the end of semester seven, the ba- Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Ronald Schnitzer, Böhler Welding, chelor programme is finalized with a bachelor‘s the- Kapfenberg: “The stu- sis on a materials science related topic. dy of Materials Sci- ence enables one to Graduate studies understand physical Within the master’s programme, two semesters are correlations and phe- reserved for classes, and one semester is set aside nomena. The profound for the master’s thesis. The programme is designed basic training I recei- to enhance the students’ skills acquired during the ved during the course bachelor’s studies and to specialize in certain core of my studies has been areas. The following elective modules are offered: very helpful and benefi- metallic materials cial for my professional career. When choosing this materials physics programme, you can be sure that excellent job pro- ceramic materials spects lie ahead of you.“ materials for electronics physics of functional materials Additionally, students can choose to focus on one of the following areas: Available degrees: biomaterials, BSc, Dipl.-Ing (MSc)., Dr.mont. (PhD) modeling and simulation, polymeric materials, Duration: project and quality management. 7 semesters for the bachelor’s programme, In the masters’ thesis, a research question in the 3 semesters for the master’s + internship, field of materials science is addressed. The thesis 6 semesters for the doctoral programme can be completed at a university department or in cooperation with a company relevant to the field of research. Focus: Metals science and materials testing, materials Qualification profile/fields of employment physics, ceramic materials, nano and bioma- The job prospects for graduates of materials sciences terials, functional materials, materials for are exceptionally good. Whether at home or abroad, electronics

Programme Director: Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Christian Mitterer www.unileoben.ac.at [email protected] page 19 Tel.: 0043 3842 402 4220

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page 20 Studies for Winners Polymer Engineering and Science Polymer based materials are of immense technical and economic importance, and show excellent growth potential. Scientifically trained engineers who are capable of enhancing polymers, processing the materials, and finally apply them are very much in demand all over the world.

raduates of the study programme Polymer Qualification profile/fields of employment Engineering and Science are trained to ma- The professional prospects for the graduates in Po- Our modern G ster all the applicable areas of development, lymer Engineering are excellent. The production of world of application, processing, and testing in polymer en- polymeric materials is growing more significantly technology is gineering, as well as the field of composite materi- than any other material every year. Polymer engineers als, and how to put them into effect successfully in are in particular demand in large and medium-sized inconceivable their profession later on. In the course of the study companies in the plastics and rubber processing in- without poly- programme, the most important specialist areas of dustry (automotive industry, electrical engineering/ mers. polymer science and engineering along the value- electronics, medical technology, sports articles, ae- added chain are taught. As a result, the programme rospace industry, etc.). Excellent career opportunities This applies features a holistic character almost unique in Europe are also offered by polymer producing companies and to all areas of and even on a worldwide scale. the producers of machinery and systems for polymer technology, but processing. Undergraduate studies in particular for The seven-semester bachelor’s programme consists of Dipl.-Ing. Elmar Ratschmann, Head R&D, Ke Ke- electrical en- four semesters of basic training, with supplementary lit Kunststoffwerk gineering and classes in organic chemistry, fluid dynamics, machine GesmbH, Linz: “While electronics, me- elements, and materials science. pursuing my studiesin dical technology, In the subsequent three semesters, students are fami- Leoben, I already had liarised with the chemistry of polymers, the physical the opportunity to meet sports articles, properties of polymers and elastomers, and testing of potential employers packing tech- polymeric materials. Considerable attention is paid to during excursions and nology, and all the processing and shaping of polymers and composi- while attending com- areas of human tes, including plastics processing machines and tools, pany lectures. These in- mobility. drive technology, instrumentation and control. As a dustry contacts provided me a quick and successful fourth core discipline, the design and production of start into my professional life. Graduates of Polymer components of polymers and polymer based compo- Engineering are in great demand on the labour mar- sites is taught, such as fibre reinforced polymers and ket, and they usually start in middle management polymer-metal composites. A supplementary course and quickly make their way up the career ladder. covers the economic and business management With its combination of top-notch academics and principles of polymer engineering. Two independent living mining traditions, my studies in Leoben re- written theses are to be submitted as part of the main a memorable time that I like to look back on.“ bachelor’s course.

Graduate studies The master’s programme (three semesters) further Available degrees broadens the students’ knowledge and provides spe- BSc, Dipl.-Ing. (MSc), Dr.mont. (PhD) cial scientific advanced training for the profession. In-depth study is provided in one of the following Duration: majors: 7 semesters for the bachelor’s programme, polymeric materials – development and cha- 3 semesters for the master’s, racterisation 6 semesters for the doctoral programme production technology and component design polymer lightweight construction Focus: as well as a master‘s thesis. Chemistry of polymeric materials, materials A compulsory internship of 90 work days (bachelor’s science and testing of polymers, polymer and degree) and 30 work days (master’s degree) at re- composite processing, injection moulding of levant companies complements the academic trai- polymers, design and production in polymer ning. and composite materials

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page 22 Studies for Winners metallurgy Metallurgy is the science of the development, manufacture, and processing of metallic materials from the technical processing, economical, and ecological points of view. This also includes the further processing into components and process integrated recycling.

Undergraduate studies metal extraction and processing The first two semesters are identical to the first year in consultancy with regard to effective use of ma- Metallic mate- of studies for all bachelor’s programmes. The second terials and manufacturing techniques rials are found year of study provides the basic training and skills in technical sales in all areas of for the bachelor’s programme; the specialization in in research and development with regard to new subject-related fields starts in semester five. processes, materials, and products everyday life in the planning, project management, and the and are closely Graduate studies handling of construction of metallurgical produc- linked to the The following optional subjects are on offer: tion plants development of Steel Technology: In this option, the basic me- in the optimization of processes in respect of en- civilization. tallurgical principles of steel technology are ergy, environmental compatibility, and business considered in more detail, and special issues of management. metallurgical process technology are dealt with, as well as the specific manufacturing approaches of high-tech steel products in competition with Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont. Katharina Faerber, Pankl Ra- other materials. cing, Kapfenberg: Non-ferrous Metallurgy: The extraction of non- “Besides the profound ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, zinc, theoretical know-how, special metals, rare earth elements etc. are con- I also gained great in- tinuously gaining importance in today’s society. sight into industrial A particular point of focus here is represented by practice. Internationa- the overall metallurgical consideration of primary lity was also of great metallurgy and the recycling of scrap and resi- significance, and I had dues, as well as sustainability. the opportunity to do Casting Technology: This option provides experti- research at one of our se in casting technology, referring to the imme- partner universities abroad. Even before graduating, diate production of metal components and inter- I had already received a number of job offers, and mediates from the melt, from the solidification to eventually decided to take on a job at Pankl Racing, various casting processes. a global player in motor sports. Not only did I enjoy Forming Technology/Component Manufacture: my studies at the Montanuniversitaet, but they pre- The basic principles are taught which allow for pared me well for the many day-to-day challenges the process-accompanying simulation of sheet in the professional world.“ and massive working processes under consideration of the microstructure in the course of metal forming and the production of new and improved products. Available degrees: Industrial Management: This option is designed to BSc, Dipl.-Ing. (MSc), Dr. mont. (PhD) provide methodological competence in industrial management techniques and general manage- Duration: ment skills as well as interpersonal skills on a ma- 7 semesters for the bachelor’s programme, nagement level. 3 semesters for the master’s, Thermal Processing: Students are instructed in the process-related framework conditions of me- 6 semesters for the doctoral programme tallurgy, such as the combustion, high tempera- ture, and heat technologies, as well as energy and Focus: environmental engineering. Primary and secondary extraction of metals, sustained process development, down stream Qualification profile/fields of employment processing, and materials technology of metals Activities of particular interest: in the management of companies involved with Programme director: Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Peter Schumacher [email protected] Tel.: 0043 3842 402 3301 www.unileoben.ac.at page 23 montan universitaet Mineral Resources Engineering Applied Petroleum Geosciences Engineering

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page 24 Studies for Winners Mechanical Engineering The field of activity for mechanical engineers is particularly diverse. It includes research and development, design, automation, production, sales and marketing, and the maintenance of machinery and systems. A specialty of Leoben’s mechanical engineers is their expertise in materials science.

reativity and innovation are the driving Qualification profile/fields of employment forces of mechanical engineering. In order Mechanical engineers work as product engineers, Leoben graduates C to meet the enormous innovative power of process developers, planning or design engineers, find employment our modern industrialized society, basic training, automation specialists, heavy machinery engineers, in all fields of imagination and the ability to quickly respond to quality managers or plant managers in the techni- industry and at new tasks and challenges are particularly impor- cal management, and many other fields of activi- universities at tant for mechanical engineers. From the design and ty. The scientific specialisation, in particular within home and abroad. construction on to the right choice of materials – as the course of the master’s thesis, provides optimum the highest decision-makers, mechanical engineers conditions for subsequent doctoral studies and re- determine the development and implementation of search activities. an idea to the end product.

Undergraduate studies Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont. Christoph Haberer, Head In the first four semesters, the emphasis is on Gear Manufacturing, scientific and engineering subjects. On this basis, Sandvik Mining and students receive a thorough training in the most Construction: important disciplines of mechanical engineering “The Mechanical En- from semesters 5 through 7. The sound knowledge of gineering study pro- engineering forms a solid foundation for a more in- gramme offers an depth training within the master’s programme. The excellent academic bachelor’s programme concludes with a (preferably) training with a wide interdisciplinary thesis in order to enhance creativity, range of specializa- team spirit, and networked thinking. tions available. Not only my studies in Leoben, but also the university Graduate studies environment provided me with an excellent basis for The master’s programme gives an overall perspective a successful career in research and business on a from the conception of an idea to the final product. national and international level." Students gain scientific as well as application-oriented skills in the fields of development, construction, industrial production technology, automation, mechatronics and heavy machinery, including the Available degrees: concept of sustainability and further multidiscipli- BSc, Dipl.-Ing. (MSc), Dr.mont. (PhD) nary and supplementary subjects. The following majors are on offer: Duration: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Engineering and Design 7 semesters for the bachelor’s programme, Production Engineering 3 semesters for the master’s + internship, Mechatronics 6 semesters for the doctoral programme Heavy Machinery Focus: Specialized courses address subjects such as product Advanced mechanical engineering, engineering and process development and materials engineering. and design, production engineering, In compliance with a modern and comprehensive mechatronics, heavy machinery education in mechanical engineering, fields such as modelling and simulation as well as lightweight Programme Director: construction are covered. Due to this wide selection Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Bruno Buchmayr of options, a wide range of career paths and excel- [email protected] lent job prospects are open to graduates. Tel.: 0043 3842 402 5601

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page 26 Studies for Winners Industrial Logistics Industrial logistics represents the link between the procurement markets (supplier), the production facilities (plants), and the sales markets (customers). The programme provides comprehensive specialist training for the logistics sector.

ue to constantly changing market conditions, on technology, and disposal. Other areas of activity logistics is of particular importance to the suc- are companies which are involved in warehouse au- Logistics inte- Dcess of a company. Logistics represent the link tomation, transport and conveyor technology, and grates functions between the procurement markets, the production container management. to form process facilities, and the downstream consumption loca- Relevant sectors include, for example, heavy indus- tions. try, the raw materials industry, and the electronics chains, and industry, but also logistics service providers. Despi- companies into Undergraduate studies te the expansion in training capacities for logistics value creation The bachelor’s programme in Industrial Logistics specialists over the past few years, the demand for networks. aims to prepare students by providing the core skills qualified personnel in the sector is still exceeding expected of a logistics executive in the fields of supply. Future chal- technical, methodological, and social competence. lenges lie in Following the basic training, a three-semester in- the increasing tensification is provided in the fields of: Dipl.-Ing. Lukas Hauer, TGW Mechanics GmbH, Industrial Logistics Wels: “The Industrial complexity Process Management Logistics study pro- and rapidity of Business Administration gramme is unique in international Information Management its content and focus business activity. in Austria. In my opini- Graduate studies on, the unique features With the master’s programme, two different majors are the profound basic can be pursued on the basis of a joint compulsory training in science and subject range: economics. Following Logistics Management: supply chain strategy, the basics, all relevant logistics systems design and factory planning, fields of logistics along the value-added chain are material flow management, and warehousing taught in hands-on classes. The analytical skills Logistics Engineering: automation technology, gained within the course of my studies enable me optimization, software engineering and data to find holistic solutions for logistic issues today.” management

Qualification profile/fields of employment Top logisticians are some of the most widely sought- Available degrees: after specialists on both the national and interna- BSc, Dipl.-Ing. (MSc), Dr. mont. (PhD) tional labour markets. Their expertise not only includes business management and technical skills, Duration: but also proficiency in the fields of communication and information technology. Essential preconditions 7 semesters for the bachelor’s programme, are competence in project management and certain 3 semesters for the master’s, personality features, such as the ability to work in 6 semesters for the doctoral programme team. Today’s logistics specialist must, more than ever, have knowledge of process management in or- Focus: der to secure the optimization of the entire process. Logistics engineering, logistics management, The powerful meshing of economics and technology, production planning and control, process and with a solid basic training in the natural sciences, complexity management, optimization of enable the Leoben logistics graduates to meet the logistics systems challenges of the market. Industrial logistics specialists are to be found in par- Programme Director: ticular in the fields of material management, supply Univ.-Prof. Dr. Helmut Zsifkovits chain planning and control, industrial purchasing, organization and process management, informati- [email protected] Tel.: 0043 3842 402 602

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he Montanuniversitaet provides a comprehen- processes. Today, the focus is on recycling and using sive education in order to prepare the envi- waste material as raw material in higly industriali- Resources T ronmental engineers of the future for a wide sed waste processing plants. Production-integrated are limited, range of tasks. industrial environmental protection attempts to creativity is avoid emissions, and aims to collect waste in order Undergraduate studies to process, provide, and use it as an energy source unlimited. The first four semesters provide the basic training or raw material. required for technical environmental protection. Besides natural sciences, ecological aspects (such Qualification profile/fields of employment as air chemistry, water/soil ecosystems, waste ma- The interdisciplinary and cross-vocational nature nagement) are covered as well. Semesters 5 through of the study programme enables students to find 7 are concerned with the specialised technical trai- employment in companies of differing sectors, such ning in environmental engineering. In the seventh as environmental engineering, waste management, semester, two bachelor’s theses are to be prepared. process and systems engineering, supply technology, energy management, environmental management, Graduate studies consulting, etc., as well as with public authorities The consecutive master’s programme consists of and scientific institutions. Their contributions, their three semesters. During semester 1 and 2, compul- advice, and their expert assessments are called for sory subjects, classes in the major, and electives are and highly valued in all matters of technical envi- to be taken. The third semester is reserved for the ronmental protection. master’s thesis. The master’s programme concludes with a Master of Science degree (Diplomingenieur). Dipl.-Ing. Katharina Rechberger, Rohrdorfer Pro- Major Process Engineering cess and Systems En- Managing the interplay between different processes gineering, Germany: is one of the tasks of process engineering, as well as “The friendly atmos- considering the effects that varied processes have on phere among students humans and the environment. The basis for process and the close contact engineering as an engineering discipline is the un- with professors and derstanding that the large number of processes can lecturers is what I liked be traced back to a comparatively small number of most about studying in basic operations. Modern process engineering, ho- Leoben. The programme wever, is not restricted to the dissecting of processes covers a wide range of fields and is very hands-on. into basic operations and describing and analyzing It served me as a great jump start to my career and them. It also explores ever deeper the understanding provided me with a broad basis for my tasks in the of material-specific interconnections, while at the field of process and systems engineering.“ same time striving to consider processes as a whole (“process techniques”), to model them, control them, and eventually optimize them as a whole. Available degrees: Major Supply and Disposal Technology BSc, Dipl.-Ing. (MSc), Dr.mont. (PhD) Developments of the past few years have shown that more and more graduates are finding employ- Duration: ment not only in the actual sectors of environmental 7 semesters for the bachelor’s programme, and disposal technology, but also in the supply sector, such as water, energy, and raw material supply, 3 semesters for the master’s, and the fields of environment, quality, and energy 6 semesters for the doctoral programme management. This trend can be attributed to the fact that industrial environmental protection was Focus: initially primarily concerned with dealing with emis- Process engineering, supply and disposal tech- sions and waste in the most environmentally-com- nology, environmental engineering, recycling, patible manner possible, by appropriate treatment waste processing technology

Programme Director: O.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Karl Lorber www.unileoben.ac.at page 29 [email protected] Tel.: 0043 3842 402 5100 montan universitaet Post Graduate Courses Eleven different postgraduate courses can be pursued at the Montanuniversitaet upon the successful completion of a degree programme. The spectrum ranges from an business-orientierted MBA degree to a course in Blasting Engineering.

MBA in Generic Management Further information http:// The key topics covered by this course are business Quality Management weiterbildung.unileoben.ac.at/ administration, management and leadership, quality The main subjects taught in this course are business management, sustainability & energy management administration, management and leadership and and risk & safety management. These elements are quality management, with a focus on specific issues all combined to form a practical, integrated (gene- and challenges. Significant emphasis is placed on ric) management system. The course also includes viewing quality requirements as an integral part of the option to complete additional training to qualify corporate management. The course is primarily ai- as a safety officer. med at people in managerial positions as well as the Course language: German and English next generation of quality managers. Qualification: academic degree MBA (Master of Course language: German and English Business Administration) Qualification: postgraduate certificate, title of “Pro- Duration: four semesters, part-time fessional Quality Manager” Duration: three semesters, part-time Product Development This course incorporates topics from the fields of Quality Assurance in Laboratory technology, marketing and business which are rele- The key areas covered by this course are the fun- vant to product development, such as creative and damentals of quality assurance, the application of innovative methods, industrial design, the selection quality assurance in the laboratory, as well as quality of materials and manufacturing processes, product management in the laboratory, which covers inter- design, national requirements and tools for analytical quali- quality assurance, technology monitoring, legal ty assurance in the laboratory, key analytical values, aspects, project management, cost evaluations, method validation, the evaluation of measurements marketing and sales. and analysis results, data and document manage- Course language: German ment, preparatory work for laboratory accreditation, Qualification: postgraduate certificate, title of “Aca- audits and inspections. demic Product Developer“ Course language: German Duration: three semesters, part-time Qualification: postgraduate certificate Duration: five modules, from one to five days

Recycling The course comprises of all fields related to the recycling process: technology, market and business-related The course covers the recycling processes for different materials, safety aspects, legal requirements and their effects and commercial considerations. Course language: German Title: postgraduate certificate, title of “Academic Recycling Engineer“ Duration: three semesters, part-time

Sustainability Management This course covers the sustainable development of companies and tackles the conflict between economic and environmental considerations. Topics covered: business administration, management & leadership as well as material flow management, corporate social responsibility, environmental management, environmental law and energy management.

page 30 Studies for Winners Course language: German and English Qualification: postgraduate certificate, title of “Aca- Qualification: postgraduate certificate, title of “Aca- demic International Mining Engineer” demic Sustainability Manager”, postgraduate certi- Duration: four semesters, part-time ficate in environmental management Duration: three semesters, part-time Blasting Engineering The course covers innovations in, and experiences Master of Engineering in Resource Management of, blasting operations in open-cast mines, quarries and Recycling and in rock blasting for construction work, blasting In order to secure the raw materials supply for Eu- system measurements, presentation of modern rope, waste and recyclable materials will be used processes for monitoring blasting operations, envi- increasingly as secondary raw materials in future. ronmental impact of the blasting, and a practical The course is designed to provide people in execu- blasting course. tive positions within the waste industry, disposal Course language: German management and recycling with a profound and Qualification: certificate blasting permit (opportu- broad training, so that they are qualified to carry nity to gain a blasting permit for general and deep out strategic positioning, to plan, execute and op- borehole blasting) timise in-house and external recovery processes. Duration: one semester Besides technical, ecological, economic and legal knowledge, management training is also provided. Course language: German Qualification: academic degree Master of Engineering Duration: four semesters, part-time

NATM Engineering (New Austrian Tunnelling Method Course): Master of Engineering and certificate This course is concerned with the preparation work for tunnel constructions and other underground constructions according to the principles of the “New Austrian Tunnelling Method“, planning, per- formance of construction work as a site manager or IMPRINT as a consultant, and specialist geotechnical, struc- published by: Montanuniversität Leoben, Franz-Josef-Straße 18, tural, organisational, contractural and commercial 8700 Leoben, Austria/Europe skills. Tel. 0043 3842 402-0, Fax: 0043 03842 402-7012 Course language: English Layout & Qualification: postgraduate certificate “Academic Editorial Staff: Mag. Xenia Schnehen NATM Engineer” or academic degree “Master of Printed by: Saxoprint Engineering” Picture Copyright: Wilfried Eichlseder (2), Petair/fotolia.com, zmkstudio/ Duration: four or six (for master‘s degree) semesters fotolia.com, Foto Freisinger, Bernd Fejer (Cover); Foto Freisinger (page 5 (1)), in blocks, 1 semester for thesis Foto Freisinger (page 6), 0MV, RAG (page 14), Simon Kraus/fotolia.com, Di- gishooter/fotolia.com (page 16), Robert Frankl (page 17), MTU Aero Engines International Mining Engineer GmbH (page 18), Maridav/fotolia.com (page 20), Abenteuer Erzberg, Mak- This course provides a deeper knowledge of raw ma- sim Toome/fotolia.com (page 22), Wilfried Eichlseder (page 24 (2)), Maximi- terials extraction and the scientific disciplines this lian Wunderl (page 26), Loungerie (page 28), Bigshot (page 30); Rest: Bernd entails. Compulsory modules are mining engineering, Fejer, Montanuniversität Leoben mining safety and project management and finan- cing. Elective modules include: underground ore or coal mining, gold mining, open-cast mining & quar- rying technology, materials handling technology. Course language: English

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