Overview
Students are prepared for job opportunities with mining and construction companies, consulting and research firms, equipment manufacturers, investment and commodity firms in the private sector, as well as with state and federal agencies.
Learning Outcomes
At University of Alaska Fairbanks, the Mining Engineering program educational objectives are to graduate competent engineers who:
- are employed in the mineral and energy industries,
- can solve problems germane to Alaska, and
- are professionals and who understand the need to stay technically current.
Programme Structure
- Mining engineers may aspire to, and achieve, the highest positions in the industry: operating or engineering management, government agency director or entrepreneur. Starting salaries are among the highest in the engineering profession.
- Students may initiate their mining engineering program in Anchorage and transfer to Fairbanks upon completion of their freshman or sophomore year. Anchorage students intending to transfer to Fairbanks should contact faculty of the UAF Mining Engineering Department.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Energy & Power Engineering Geology View 138 other Bachelors in Energy & Power Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Option 1:
- Have a high school diploma
- Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5 and
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Submit ACT or SAT test scores
- Have a high school diploma, and
- Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5 and
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and
- Submit ACT test scores of at least 18 or SAT test scores of 970
Tuition Fee
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International
26730 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26730 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
26730 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26730 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
9060 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9060 USD per year during 48 months.
Juniors and seniors
- Alaska resident: $10,800
- Non-resident: $28,440
Living costs for Fairbanks
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.