Critical Metals and Minerals
Course, Master's level, 1MP022
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 23 November 2026–13 December 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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120 credits of which 90 credits in science/engineering (physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, earth sciences, computer science, material science). Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 13,750
- Total tuition fee: SEK 13,750
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-18611
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 9 November 2026–22 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 23 November 2026–13 December 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
120 credits of which 90 credits in science/engineering (physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, earth sciences, computer science, material science). Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 9 November 2026–22 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
This course provides an overview of the principles of classification and assessment of critical metals and minerals and their application globally, and specifically within the EU. The "peak metal" concept will feature. The supply of critical metals and minerals will be discussed. The mineralogy of critical metals, the metallogenetic context of present and near-future deposit types for critical metals and minerals, as well as deposit classification and distribution, will be covered. Problems surrounding substitution and recycling potential will be discussed.