MSc 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.

Master of Science in Mining Engineering is a two-year full-time MSc degree program that is aimed at training engineers who can design, conduct and manage mining operations as well as developing research skills and knowledge to support the mining industry in order to ensure safe, environmentally friendly, and economically viable mining.

At NU SMG students learn mining methods that are used locally and how to adapt them to international standards. Graduates of NU SMG are able to adapt quickly to local and global industry needs and apply their knowledge to diverse work conditions, since the study program is practically oriented and can be easily applied to real life work projects in the mining industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan and worldwide.
General information
  • Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Language: English
  • Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Total ECTS credit: 120
Program Aims
The program mirrors the mission of the School of Mining and Geosciences by aiming:
  • To equip students with the advanced level scientific skills and knowledge needed within the mining industry.
  • To train engineers to solve complex engineering problems within mining using their analytical, intellectual and critical thinking skills.
  • To furnish the students with up-to-date scientific tools and techniques.
  • To conduct research to expand knowledge and technology to ensure safe, environmentally friendly and economically viable prospection and extraction of natural resources.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will be able to:
  • Apply advanced level scientific, engineering, and technological principles to solve complex Mining Engineering problems.
  • Critically analyze fundamental and current issues in mining and related industries and propose new hypotheses.
  • Analyze and practice how to plan, design, manage and operate mining operations.
  • Apply available information technologies and mining software tools to accomplish mine feasibility studies
  • Define a research problem, develop and implement an appropriate research method to solve it and communicate and defend the results as in writing as well as in a presentation.
  • Evaluate and manage economics, legal, social, ethical and environmental context of the mining projects.
  • Respect for cultural diversity in professional life and in the implementation of projects in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Communicate effectively individually as well as in the team environment.
Curriculum
Summer Industrial Internship
Electives

Multivariate Geostatistics
Geology of Ore Deposits
Mechanized Excavation & Tunnelling
Underground Hard Rock Geotechnical Engineering
Handbook
Core modules
Career opportunities
  • Academica
  • 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
Application package checklist
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Deadlines for online application
Important dates for those who are applying for the 2024-2025 academic year
Online application deadlines for PhD program:
  • for International applicants: December 2023 – March 4, 2024 (1 p.m./13:00 Astana time)
  • for the citizens of Kazakhstan: December 2023 – April 25, 2024 (1 p.m./13:00 Astana time)
Deadline for submission of IELTS/TOEFL, GRE/GMAT certificates:
  • for International applicants: March 18, 2024
  • for the citizens of Kazakhstan: May 10, 2024
Sending notifications about admission:
  • for International applicants: from April 22, 2024
  • for the citizens of Kazakhstan: from June 17, 2024
The start of orientation week (for newly enrolled students): August, 2024
First day of classes: August, 2024
Call or email us:
Admissions Manager (MSc PhD programs):
+7 (7172) 694695
dtukayeva@nu.edu.kz
6 block, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave
Astana city, Republic of Kazakhstan