Overview

Students learn to evaluate and stabilize foundations for buildings, roads and other structures; locate, develop and protect water supplies; find and extract mineral and energy resources, such as oil, gas and coal, safely and with care for the environment; and characterize contaminated sites and groundwater for cleanup. The Geological Engineering program of Colorado School of Mines emphasizes laboratory and field experience, including six weeks of geologic mapping and direct observation in the mountains and canyons of southwestern Colorado and Utah.

Career Opportunities

Groundwater engineer

Petroleum exploration and development

Mineral exploration and development

Geological scientist

Hydrologist

Geological engineer

Mineral engineer

Seismic engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth and Environmental Systems
Engineering Terrain Analysis
Geologic Processes
Advanced Physical Geology Laboratory
Structural Geology and Tectonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions based on space available after January 15.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Golden, United States

Disciplines

Geology General Engineering & Technology View 1145 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

International students must meet the same admission requirements and will be included in the same selection process as U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Complete the online application.

Submit your high school transcript, credential evaluation & evidence of English proficiency.

Pay the $75 usd application fee via your applicant portal.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44130 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44130 USD / year

≈ 44130 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19500 USD / year

≈ 19500 USD / year

Living costs

Golden

United States

950 - 1350 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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