Overview

Pursue a career in the field of Mining Engineering and be prepared to meet the vigorous demands of environmentally responsible natural resource development throughout the world. Receive a comprehensive engineering background with specialized training in the mechanics of geologic materials, blasting, materials handling, mine valuation, ventilation, environmental considerations, and the design and operation of surface and underground mines.

Key facts

Mining engineers design, construct, and manage surface and underground mines in an environmentally responsible manner. A mining engineer must be proficient in the permitting, planning, development, operation, reclamation and closure of mines and be able to apply, in the field, the technical skills required.

Candidates of the Mining Engineering program of Montana Technological University may choose to study in the areas of mechanics of geologic materials, blasting, materials handling, mine valuation, ventilation, geostatics, mine design, mine safety, and environmental management and design of mines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mineral Forecasting & Econometrics

International Mineral Economics

Mineral Resource Economics

Mineral Policy & Taxation

Geomechanics

Simulation of Engineering Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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Nationals: priority deadline, rolling admission after.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Butte, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Mining, Oil & Gas View 53 other Masters in Mining, Oil & Gas in United States

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General requirements

Official transcripts are required from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above is required for full admission. For provisional admission status, an undergraduate GPA between 2.7 and 3.0 is required

Personal/Professional Statement

Three references are required for admission

Students who have not attended a college or university in the United States or in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand must provide evidence of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24050 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24050 USD / year

≈ 24050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8390 USD / year

≈ 8390 USD / year

Living costs

Butte

United States

820 - 1700 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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