Overview

Protect the Earth and its inhabitants. Adapt geologic features to society's needs. In the Geological Engineering Michigan Technological University, you can learn to apply these methods in a safe and efficient manner. Many hazards pose threats to civil structures, infrastructure, and people. Such dangers may be man-made or natural, such as volcanoes, landslides, and earthquakes. Geological engineers use their training to identify and mitigate these hazards.

Mission Statement

The Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering will provide students with a broad background in science and engineering, a thorough foundation in geology and sufficient depth and breadth in the areas of humanities, social science, and economics, to ensure that they can function and communicate in an effective and responsible way in meeting the needs of society.

Students will receive a thorough background in applied geophysics, which will support advanced engineering courses. To maximize the benefits to society, students will receive a balanced curriculum of junior and senior level engineering courses in energy resources, mineral resources, groundwater engineering, and geomechanics.

Be Career-Ready

Discover a world of opportunity. Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering. It will prepare you for a career in industry or graduate study. Geological engineers often spend part of their working time outdoors and enjoying nature. They may travel the world.

Interested in oil exploration or a career in academia? Explore graduate education options. An advanced degree provides greater specialization.

Explore career opportunities for geological engineers.

Groundwater and surface water monitoring and cleaning
Natural-hazards mitigation
Satellite remote sensing of environmental processes
GIS mapping of environmental data
Site investigations of underground hazards
Slope failure investigations
Oil or gas exploration and recovery
Subsurface visualization
Natural and induced seismicity evaluation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Geology

Mineral Science

Petrology

Mining Methods and Systems

Field Methods

Applied and Environmental Geophysics

Structural Geology

Geochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National students in Fall: You are encouraged to submit your application for admission by Feb 1st. Applications are still accepted after this date.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houghton, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit One Application for Admission

Request Your Official High School Transcript

Submit Your Official SAT and/or ACT Test Scores (Optional)

Provide Supplemental Information (Optional)

Submit Additional Application Materials
Students applying for fall admission do not need to submit test scores, unless their GPA is below a 3.00

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44504 USD / year

≈ 44504 USD / year
Out-of-State

44504 USD / year

≈ 44504 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19608 USD / year

≈ 19608 USD / year

Additional Details

International students are charged an International Surcharge fee of $250 per semester.

Living costs

Houghton

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Mission Statement

Be Career-Ready

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Houghton

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