BSc in Mining
Engineering
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Overview
Mining Engineers work in mining and mineral extraction facilities. They are in charge of coordinating and supervising all the activities in the mine regarding digging, extracting, and transporting minerals out of the mine.

Mining Engineers specialize in designing, developing, and testing machines, techniques, and processes for harvesting geological material. Besides it, mining engineers can develop innovative technologies that will enable automated and autonomous mining operations, creating a safe working environment for miners in remote operating centers.

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering is a four-year program that provides knowledge and skills in mineral deposit assessment, mine feasibility, and mine development by applying techniques in natural and applied sciences and mathematics. The program is designed to educate and train the students to perform the various functions exercised by mining engineers including planning, designing, operation and closing mines in safe, sustiable, environmentally responsible and financially viable manners.
General information
  • Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Language: English
  • Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Total ECTS credit: 240
Program Aims
The program mirrors the mission of the School of Mining and Geosciences by aiming:
  • To equip students with the advanced level technical skills, tools, and knowledge needed within the mining industry;
  • To develop the conceptualization skills of students in mining systems for operation of existing or development of new mines;
  • To train engineers to solve complex engineering problems within the mining industry using their analytical, intellectual, and critical thinking skills;
  • To conduct research to expand knowledge and technology to ensure safe, environmentally friendly, and economically viable prospection and extraction of minerals.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will be able to:
  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  • An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  • An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  • An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Curriculum
Electives

  • Engineering Economics
  • Mine Automation and Robotics
  • Mining & Environment
  • Mine Risk Management
  • Mechanized Excavation
  • Digital Mine
  • Human Factors in the Mineral Industry
Handbook
Core modules
Career opportunities
  • Mine planning drill and blast
  • Mines inspectorate leasing
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Engineering procurement and construction
  • Project coordination
  • Financial analysis
  • Equipment optimization explosives applications
  • Investment banking
  • Resource/mining analyst
  • Project management
  • Environmental consultant
  • University teaching
  • Research and consulting
How to apply
Entry requirements
Deadlines for online application
Deadlines for online application:
  • NUET applicants, including international applicants - October 16 - December 7, 2023 (12:00 p.m. Astana time)
  • International applicants: October 16 - February 29, 2024 (12:00 p.m. Astana time)
  • Other categories: SAT/ACT applicants, IB Diploma holders, A-level/NIS Grade 12 Certificate holders, Winners of international and/or republican subject Olympiads - October 16 - March 27, 2024 (12:00 p.m. Astana time).
  • Provision IELTS/TOEFL results for NUET applicants - December 20, 2023 (23:59 Astana time)
  • Provision of IELTS/TOEFL results for international applicants - to be announced later
  • Provision of IELTS/TOEFL results for other categories - to be announced later
Test results are mandatory to sent to the University address through the test administrator, using the Nazarbayev University Institutional Code:
  • Nazarbayev University, Admissions Department (via IELTS TRF Verification Service) - for IELTS
  • 6762 - for TOEFL iBT
Sending notifications of admission: May-August
Acceptance of documents on hard copies: upon request of NU, end of June - beginning of August
Orientation week: August
Start of classes: August
Call or email us:
Admission manager (BSc programs):
+7(7172)69-4619
aitolkyn.sotsialova@nu.edu.kz
6 block, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave
Astana city, Republic of Kazakhstan