Overview

You will learn to use the latest technological and computer developments in designing and planning in the mining sector, through the Mining Engineering programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Training in applied geology, land management and civil works will provide you with a wide range of employment opportunities. You will become a versatile engineer who is able to adapt to any kind of task related to the land and the mineral resources it contains.

Professional opportunities

Project management and development for surface and underground mining.

Excavation, tunnelling and earthworks.

Use and handling of explosives.

Construction materials.

Land management and surveying.

Restoration of degraded natural areas and waste management.

Drilling and water reuse.

Research, development and innovation projects.

Public administration and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Chemistry

Geology and Geological Cartography

Mathematics

Mineralogy and Petrology

Physics

Applied Statistics

General Surveying and Cartography

Graphic Expression

Mineral Processing

Advanced Mathematics

Earth Engineering

Informatics Applied to Engineering

Mineral Deposits

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Catalan

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Students from the education systems of EU member states or any other country that has signed a reciprocity agreement with Spain may apply for admission directly, without the need to sit the PAU, provided they meet the academic requirements in force in their own education systems to attend university.

These students must have adequate knowledge of the language in which the courses will be taught. The Spanish National Distance Education University (UNED) is responsible for verifying these admission requirements.

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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

3826 EUR / year

≈ 3826 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2551 EUR / year

≈ 2551 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

Funding

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