Overview

Mining Engineering MEng/ MASc course from Queen's University designed to produce engineers and specialists qualified to assess, design, and operate underground and open-pit mines, develop and operate complex processing plants, and evaluate and maintain the mechanical equipment used in mining or processing facilities.

In addition, our graduate programs focus on the broader field of excavation and processing of ore to obtain the mineral products our society relies on.

Career opportunities:

A master’s degree in Mining Engineering can help strengthen your career opportunities. Some of our MEng students continue their academic career as MASc or as PhD students within our department. Graduates have also found job opportunities in:

Consulting Firms
Mining Companies
Mining Equipment and Technology Providers
Non-Governmental Organizations
Financial Institutions

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Teaching and Learning in Engineering
AI Ethics and Society
Engineering Project Management
Mining Systems and Processes
Community Aspects of Mineral Resource Development
Mining Projects and Indigenous Peoples
Community Engagement and Mining

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas View 8 other Masters in Mining, Oil & Gas in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B-

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related engineering fields. Many of our students come from industrial backgrounds. Anyone without academic prerequisites will be placed on probation and required to take additional courses before initiating a MASc program of study.

Grade requirements: B- (70%) average.

If English is not a native language, prospective students must meet the English language proficiency requirements in writing, speaking, reading, and listening. The School of Graduate Studies requires the following minimum scores: TOEFL (paperbased): 550, (2) TOEFL iBT: Writing (24/30); Speaking (22/30); Reading (22/30); Listening (20/30), for a total of 88/120 (applicants must have the minimum score in each test as well as the minimum overall score), or (3) IELTS: 7.0 (academic module overall band score), or (4) PTE Academics: 65.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20467 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

9353 CAD / year

≈ 9353 CAD / year

Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Prepare for Your English Test

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General requirements

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Living costs

Kingston

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