Federation for International Refractory Research and Education

Fees & Expenses

No Direct Fees
Students will not be charged direct admission fees but must adhere to the policies of their base institution.

   

Extra Costs

Since FIRE programs involve international travel and living on different campuses, students may apply for FIRE Fellowships and are encouraged to seek external sponsors.
Students whose extra costs are covered by an outside agency must provide written proof.

  
Graduation and Convocation

When certificates are granted at a UNITECR meeting, subsidies will be provided to cover most attendance costs.
A technical contribution to the UNITECR meeting is required.
The names of graduates will be posted on the FIRE website and maintained for three years.

Last news

Highlight of FIRE Industrial Members - Alfran

José María Domínguez, President of Grupo Aldomer: « We drive innovation in refractory engineering through applied knowledge and technical excellence»

May 19, 2026
Highlight of the members of the Board of Directors - Alexander Leitner

FIRE stands out to me as a platform that brings people together to tackle real-world challenges in a collaborative and international way. It highlights how our field can evolve through shared knowledge, fresh perspectives, and a strong focus on future impact.

May 4, 2026

Contact us and/or Become Member!

Contact us for any information and/or to Become Member of FIRE: fire@ecers.org 

Contact us

fire@ecers.org

Av. Gouverneur Cornez , 4

7000 Mons

Belgium

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