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Master of Science in Circular Economy and Critical Raw Material Recovery

Multidisciplinary engineering program training specialists to reclaim lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and industrial byproducts from discarded batteries and e-waste.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Geosciences
English language proficiency
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Statement of purpose and CV
Recommendation letters
Two academic letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
State subsidized study; ERASMUS Mundus and DAAD scholarship eligible
Application fee
€0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
€0 tuition fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 15, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official ZeHS | TU Bergakademie Freiberg documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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