Overview

About this Degree from Instituto Superior Técnico

The International Master in Mining Engineering programme from Instituto Superior Técnico focuses on new methodologies of machine learning, artificial intelligence and geostatistics, but still grounded in basic mining engineering courses.

The 1st and the 2nd semester of the double degree programme will be held at one of the partner institutions, Instituto Superior Técnico of the Universidade de Lisboa (Técnico) or University of Mining and Technology, Beijing (CUMTB), and the 3rd and 4th semester in the other.

Why join?

Acquire expertizes to face new challenges of mining engineering in the next decades

Acquisition of knowledge in data science and artificial intelligence applied in all mining chain: from geophysical exploration up to production

Get an understanding of optimization methods for real-time mining

Studying at some of the top universities for mining sciences

Development of economic and intercultural competences

Interdisciplinary training

Collaboration on international research projects throughout the programme

Worldwide high demand for geodata scientists in the field of mining engineering

Excellent job prospects in a global market

Academic Degree

Students completing the International Master on Mining Engineering earn the degree “Master of Engineering”. The joint degree is awarded by the partner universities Instituto Superior Técnico and China University of Mining and Technology Beijing.The degree Master of Science is equivalent to the following academic degrees of the countries of the partner universities:

Instituto Superior Técnico: Master of Mining and Geological Engineering

China University of Mining Engineering: Master of Mining Engineering

Professional Fields

The scientific profile of this master’s degree programme facilitates graduates to pursue a world-wide career in relevant mining companies, public administrations or international organisations.

The graduates are active in resources and reserves evaluation, project and mine planning and data sciences of and within firms, organisations, and administrations. There are further opportunities in the fields of research (both university and industrial), as well as in companies, or in the insurance or banking sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Geostatistics
Mine Exploitation
Data Analysis and Processing
Soil and Rock Dynamics
Drilling and Completion
Geographical Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Mining, Oil & Gas Machine Learning View 19 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

As an applicant for the master degree programme you must have earned a bachelor’s degree (with the minimum required duration of six semesters or 180 ECTS) from a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution in the field of:

Mineral resources engineering
Processing of mineral resources
Mine-surveying
Geotechnical engineering
Mining
Geology

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

7000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7000 EUR per year during 24 months.

Non-EU students can apply for a scholarship equivalent to 50% of the tuition fees

Living costs for Lisbon

630 - 1123 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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