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 Alumni - Maria Campos - Tata Steel Nederland

My journey in the world of refractories began in the second year of my undergraduate studies, when I joined GEMM, the laboratory of Professor Victor Pandolfelli. That early experience sparked a passion that has guided me for more than ten years and brought me to the other side of the world.

Feb 17, 2026
ECerS Refractory Network Webinar - 9th March - 14:00 PM CET

The ECerS Refractory Network proudly presents its 2nd Webinar organized in connection with the International Women's Day (8th March) :

"Across Borders, Beyond Barriers: Women in the Ceramic Sector"

ECerS Refractory Network & Women@Refractories

Feb 17, 2026

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

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fire@ecers.org

Av. Gouverneur Cornez , 4

7000 Mons

Belgium

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