Master’s Program Economic Geology
Become a specialist with a deep understanding of geological processes! Gain expertise in the identification and classification of ore deposits while enhancing your skills in data analysis and targeting of new deposits
Comprehensive applied learning
for future leaders in geology
for future leaders in geology
- Best professorsCourses are conducted by teachers from Russia, Canada and Nigeria.
- Best labsYou will have access to the best research laboratories for making your own analysis.
- Field tripsYou will have a chance to visit unique geological deposits in the Western Siberia.
- Foreign languagesEducation in English and you can also study Russian for free.
This program is ideal for
- Bachelors in Earth Sciences;
- Specialists in the field of geology who want to deepen their understanding in the development of ore deposits;
- Specialists from related fields who are interested in acquiring new skills or change the focus of their careers;
- Specialists in the field of GIS and mining GIS who want a comprehensive understanding of geological processes in software development.
- October 1st, 2024Program Start
- 2 yearsDuration
Paid tuition places only
Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Sciences (e.g. geology, geography, physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics)
The recommended level of English proficiency is B2 (the certificate is not required)
The recommended level of English proficiency is B2 (the certificate is not required)
— Our program takes place in the heart of Siberia in Tomsk (included in the top 100 student cities of the world according to Quacquarelli Symonds);
— classes are held in the main historical educational building on the campus ofTomsk State University;
— participate in the vibrant student life the university and the city offers including festivals, concerts forums and conferences
— classes are held in the main historical educational building on the campus ofTomsk State University;
— participate in the vibrant student life the university and the city offers including festivals, concerts forums and conferences
450 000 RUB per year about $4,900 (depending on the exchange rate)
450 000 RUB per year about $4,900 (depending on the exchange rate)
We offer scholarship awards of up to 20% of tuition fees to outstanding students wishing to undertake Masters study at TSU during the 2024-25 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to candidates based on their personal statement and previous experience.
We offer scholarship awards of up to 20% of tuition fees to outstanding students wishing to undertake Masters study at TSU during the 2024-25 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to candidates based on their personal statement and previous experience.
Curriculum
120 credits
1 semester
— Mineralogy and mineral associations
— Petrography of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks
—Historical Geology and Basics of Stratigraphy
— Structural Geology
— Team projects
— Research workshops
— Petrography of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks
—Historical Geology and Basics of Stratigraphy
— Structural Geology
— Team projects
— Research workshops
2 semester
— Genetic models of the mineral deposits formation
— Applied geochemistry
—Petrology
— Sedimentology
— Basics of Geodynamics and Geotectonics
— Analytical techniques
— Geostatistics
— Applied geochemistry
—Petrology
— Sedimentology
— Basics of Geodynamics and Geotectonics
— Analytical techniques
— Geostatistics
3 semester
— Minerageny
— Volcanology and geological hazards
— Magmatic Formations
— Lithofacies analysis
— Stages and geochemistry of lithogenesis
— Geology of the continents
— Methodology of exploration
— Earth remote sensing
— Mineral Deposit Modeling
— Volcanology and geological hazards
— Magmatic Formations
— Lithofacies analysis
— Stages and geochemistry of lithogenesis
— Geology of the continents
— Methodology of exploration
— Earth remote sensing
— Mineral Deposit Modeling
4 semester
— Typomorphism
— Ore-bearing magmatic systems
— Geology of placer deposits
— Mineral resources management
— Mineral Deposit Modeling
— Ore-bearing magmatic systems
— Geology of placer deposits
— Mineral resources management
— Mineral Deposit Modeling
Featured Faculty
Cole G. KingsburyLeading ResearcherVolcanology and geological hazards
Petrology
Magmatic Formations
Ore-bearing magmatic systems
Ekaterina AgashevaResearch EngineerApplied Geochemistry
Analytical techniques
Geostatistics
Stages and geochemistry of lithogenesis
Geology of placer deposits
Ekaterina AntropovaJunior ResearcherStructural Geology
Basics of Geodynamics and Geotectonics
Earth remote sensing
Mineral Deposit Modeling
Artem BibkoJunior ResearcherMineralogy and mineral associations
Genetic models of the mineral deposits formation
Applied Geochemistry
Analytical techniques
Minerageny
Typomorphism
Stepan IvantsovAssistant ProfessorHistorical Geology and Basics of Stratigraphy
Alexandra KornevaJunior ResearcherMineralogy and mineral associations
Genetic models of the mineral deposits formation
Applied Geochemistry
Analytical techniques
Typomorphism
Ekaterina OsipovaJunior ResearcherMineralogy and mineral associations
Geology of the Continents
Sedimentology
Research workshops
Geology of placers
Anastasia PetlinaResearch EngineerPetrography of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks
Applied geochemistry
Petrology
Minerageny
Volcanology and geological hazards
Magmatic Formations
Ore-magmatic system
Alexey SemiryakovJunior ResearcherStructural Geology
Basics of Geodynamics and Geotectonics
Analytical techniques
Geology of the Continents
Methodology of Exploration
Alina SukhikhResearch EngineerPetrography of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks
Lithofacies analysis
Geology of the Continents
Careers
The graduates of the program successfully find jobs, occupy promising and highly paid positions in international companies and launch their own business projects
Exploration Geologist
We collect groups from 5 to 15 students and start new groups every month. Also, you can study individual programs with our teachers. See the prices of our special programs for newbies.
Mining Geologist
Works at mining sites to manage geological aspects of mining operations, including grade control, mapping, and sample analysis to optimize ore extraction.
Resource Geologist
Develops geological resource evaluations of exploration and operational projects, using specialized and appropriately customized software and manage legal risk to the organization.
Consultant for Mining Company
Optimizing operations to increase the profitability of a project, increasing project efficiency, evaluating opportunities and risks to create a more strategic path forward, navigating regulatory requirements to operate within state and federal laws, improve responsibility through environmental and corporate responsibility insights and recommendations.
The faculty’s graduates work for companies such as
Special features and unique opportunities Field trips to regionally- and nationally-significant geological ore deposits in Khakassia Republic and Altai Republic Special access to the equipment housed within the Laboratory of Geochronology and Geodynamics and the Center of Collective Use “Analytical Center of Geochemistry of Natural Systems” GIS class with licensed specialized software |
Field Trips
Real geologist’s experience included into a program! After the first academic year you will spend two unforgettable months around Siberia. During this time you will visit specific geological objects and learn approaches for collecting, analyzing and interpreting geological results. Topics:
- Geological heterogeneity: stratigraphic and tectonic inconsistencies
- Granite magmatism and ore formation
- Field methods of structural analysis
- Intraplate hypabyssal magmatism: sills, dikes, explosion tubes
Application
1
Submit an application
Please fill out the form on this website. We will contact you and send you a list of exam questions and an application for admission. You need to fill out the application and send it to us along with a scan of your passport and your bachelor's degree.
2
Pass the entrance examination
Write a motivational letter and complete a short test online via the LMS platform Moodle.
3
Pay for tuition
You need to pay tuition before August 23.
4
Start your education
We look forward to meeting you offline in October 2024!
Our partners and students say
The laboratory of Geochronology and Geodynamics that I visited at TSU is world class! It would be great if she helped African students do their research. We would like to send our promising young people to TSU, where they can learn new technologies.
I initially visited Tomsk in September 2019 to participate in the 7th conference on Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs-7) while a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. During this conference, I went on a tour of TSU and Tomsk and found Tomsk to be a very welcoming city with interesting architecture and was further impressed by the analytical facilities that TSU offers its students and researchers. Now a scientific researcher here at TSU, I teach students about volcanoes and geological hazards, investigate ancient magmatic events and have been fortunate to take many geological excursions to amazing areas including the Altai mountains and the Tuva Republic.
National Research Tomsk State University
Tomsk State University (TSU) is the largest classical university in the Asian part of Russia and an acknowledged centre of science, education, and innovation. It was founded by the decree of Emperor Alexander II as the Imperial Tomsk University on the 28th of May, 1878.
Today, TSU is home to 15,000 students. The number of international students is continually increasing; currently there are more than 3,000 students from 70 countries.
Today, TSU is home to 15,000 students. The number of international students is continually increasing; currently there are more than 3,000 students from 70 countries.
Contact Us
Address: Russia, 634050, Tomsk, Lenina st, 36. room 242
Phone number: +7 (3822) 52 97 49
Phone number: +7 (3822) 52 97 49
Email us: economicgeologytsu@gmail.com