Strong Reputation
Worldwide, according to U.S. News and World Report, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ is ranked #18 and according to the Times Higher Education, #31.Ìý The Mining program has an excellent reputation and our students come from all over the world.
Mining Engineering is a dynamic and vibrant place for you to pursue your graduate studies.
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Strong Community
The graduate students in Mining Engineering form a cohesive unit.Ìý There are activities year round to bring the community together and there is a graduate student government which holds events to bring the community together. Mining Engineering is a dynamic and vibrant place for you to pursue your graduate studies.
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Broad Research
Professors from the Mining Engineering program have the following research interests:
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Funding
The department has a strong commitment to supporting graduate students.Ìý Nearly all of our Ph.D. students have funding usually from: external scholarships and fellowships, MEDA or a professor’s grant. This funding is sufficient to cover their living expenses.Ìý In addition, many Masters students receive funding as well.
Check out funding opportunities for Graduate Studies, including fundings through Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).ÌýGraduate students and postdoctoral fellows can learn how to apply their specialized expertise to business research challenges through Mitacs.
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Career resources
Mining graduate students form a cohesive unit. Activites are planned year round to bring the community together, many of which are organized by a graduate student government. Mining Engineering is a dynamic and vibrant place for you to pursue your graduate studies.
Graduate students have access to resources to learn about hiring opportunities following a degree in advanced studies:
- Professor network with industry, government and academia – worldwide
- SKILLSETS: free service to Graduate Students and Post-Doctoral Fellows
- Mitacs programs: internship / conference services
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Good Job Prospects
After receiving your degree, you will have good job opportunities.Ìý All of our professors have industrial connections which can help you land a good job.Ìý In addition, many projects have industrial collaborators which will give you exposure to possible future employers.
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