Program Overview

Introduction to Mining Engineering

The Mining Engineering program is one of only 13 ABET accredited mining programs in the United States, and the only one of its kind in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. This hard-rock focused program prepares mining engineers for working in the Arctic, with hands-on learning and research opportunities, as well as access to state-of-the-art labs and mineral processing facilities.

Program Overview

The program offers a rock-solid education, with expertise in Arctic-related issues and unique placer mining needs. Students have the opportunity to engage in internships, networking, and research, both in Alaska and out of state.

Program Details

• The program is a hard-rock focused program with expertise in Arctic-related issues.
• Expert help is available for unique placer mining needs and other mining-related topics.
• Internship opportunities are available every summer, both in Alaska and out of state.
• The student chapter of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) offers opportunities to present research, attend presentations, meet and network with professionals and vendors, and find internship opportunities.
• Scholarship opportunities are available to mining engineering students.

Program Offerings

Undergraduate

• B.S. Mining Engineering
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• Minor in Mining Engineering
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Graduate

• M.S. Mining Engineering
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• Ph.D. in Engineering
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