Overview

You will also receive hands-on experience with industry-grade equipment, management training, and the opportunity to survey a mile underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility.

The Mining Engineering major at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. To ensure students can access our world-class program, the department awards $250,000 in scholarship money each year.

What does a mining engineer do?

As a mining engineer, you will identify the location of valuable and accessible material deposits and devise processes for extracting them safely from the earth for use in manufacturing and utilities.

Mining engineers strive to extract the minerals for the least cost and the lowest environmental impact, and often specialize in one type of mineral or metal.

The field of mining engineering has become highly automated, utilizing robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, advanced explosives, and simulation technology.

Some of the duties you might have as a mining engineer include:

Designing mines, both underground and open-pit
Supervising construction of mines, tunnels, and shafts
Designing transportation plans to move minerals to processing plants
Writing technical reports for miners, fellow engineers, and mine managers
Assessing the effectiveness of a mining operation
Solving problems relating to pollution, sustainability, and land reclamation
Monitoring safety of mining operations

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geology, Geological Engineering, and Mining Engineering

General Chemistry

Composition

Calculus

Mining, Sustainable Development, and Safety

University Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-11 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-24 00:00:00 , International

More details

All international applicants should submit their documents at least THREE MONTHS prior to the start of the semester they plan to enroll.

Language

English

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Credits

130 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rapid City, United States

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas View 44 other Bachelors in Mining, Oil & Gas in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Completed online application and the State of South Dakota application fee of $20.00.
Academic credentials (translated into English). This includes high school transcripts and transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions attended.
English proficiency
SAT or ACT scores - Math sub-scores should be a minimum of 520 on the SAT or 20 on the ACT. If the SAT or ACT is not readily available in your country, alternatives will be considered.
Evaluation of academic credentials may be required- Check with the Ivanhoe International Center first before sending documents.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

16200 USD / year

≈ 16200 USD / year
Out-of-State

16200 USD / year

≈ 16200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11500 USD / year

≈ 11500 USD / year

Additional Details

WUE States Tuition: $15,600/ year

Living costs

Rapid City

United States

860 - 1300 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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Programme Structure

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