Montanuniversität Leoben
The history of the Montanuniversität Leoben is marked by a continuous development of the academic range of studies. Due to an initiative of Archduke Johann the “Styrian Corporate School of Mining” was established in Vordernberg on November 4, 1840. The inaugural address of Peter Tunner demonstrates the intention of keeping the instruction on an academic level and of developing his school to a center for all experts in mining and metallurgy from the alpine region.
Montanuniversität Leoben
The revolutionary year 1848 put an end to extremely successful years in Vordernberg and led to a significant change. Peter Tunner initiated the nationalization of his school and the transfer to the near town of Leoben. On November 1, 1849 the “Imperial and Royal School of Mining” could be inaugurated in Leoben with 48 students initially enrolled.
An imperial decree of July 31,1904 changed the name of the mining academy to “University of Mining”. Equal status to technical universities was finally gained when the academy was entitled to bestow doctoral degrees. In fall 1910 the university could move into new quarters which were extremely spacious for those days. Due to the rapid development of mining engineering the fields of studies Mining Engineering and Metallurgy were seperated in the interval between World War I and II and a new study program was developed.
Montanuniversität Leoben
Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs
- Applied Geosciences
- Industrial Environmental Protection, Waste Disposal Technology and Recycling
- Industrial Logistics
- Polymer Engineering and Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Petroleum Engineering
- Mineral Resources Engineering
- Materials Science
Graduate Programs
- Master Programme Industrial Energy Technology
Contact Details
Montanuniversität Leoben
A-8700 Leoben, Franz-Josef-Straße 18
Tel.: +43 (0)3842 402
Fax: +43 (0)3842 402-7702
Montanuniversität Leoben Official Website: http://www.unileoben.ac.at/
