Mining Engineering

Mining Engineering

Mining Engineering is a new two-year second-cycle master's program. This program is primarily aimed at graduates of engineering studies in mining engineering. It can also be a valuable supplement to knowledge gained after studies in geology, particularly orebody geology, mining geophysics, mining machinery, or other related fields related to the exploration, exploitation, and processing of mineral deposits.


Students in Mining Engineering acquire the skills to acquire and practically apply knowledge, think logically, constructively, forward-thinking, and creatively, draw conclusions quickly and accurately, and make rational decisions. The interdisciplinary nature of the program allows for easy adaptation to various positions in today's international economy.


Mining Engineering graduates with engineering degrees in this field can work as managerial engineers in underground and open-pit mines, as well as managerial engineers in specialized companies specializing in blasting, mineral processing and enrichment, the construction of underground and open-pit excavations and engineering structures, ventilation, air conditioning, and mine methane drainage, and as consultants in companies selling mining technologies.Graduates with other related engineering degrees can work in non-managerial positions in mining plants, as well as in companies providing engineering structures and services for mining, mine geophysical stations, mechanical processing and enrichment plants, design offices, scientific institutions, research and development units, mine rescue stations, geological companies, and mining supervision authorities.

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Semester 1

  • You will learn about the latest trends in underground and surface mining operations, as well as advanced methods for planning mine development and mineral extraction in deposits with varying geological conditions. Courses: Underground Mining Methods, Selected Problems of Surface Mining, Advanced Computer Aided Design for Mining.
  • You will gain knowledge of advanced statistical tools and machine learning methods and their application to engineering problems, particularly in mining engineering. Courses: Advanced Statistics and Machine Learning for Mining Engineers.
  • You will become familiar with the principles of effective blasting operations and proper mine dewatering practices in both underground and surface mining facilities. Courses: Selected Problems of Blasting Techniques, Mine Drainage.
  • You will learn how to effectively manage a company in the raw materials sector and understand the key economic issues relevant to the mining industry. Courses: Economics in Mining, Analysis of the Company and Management Problems.
  • You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the circular economy. Course: Circular Economy.

Semester 2

  • You will learn about the latest mining technologies and methods for optimizing the selection of technological systems. Courses: Modern Mining Technologies and Technical and Economic Optimisation of Technological Systems in Surface Mining.
  • You will become familiar with machinery used for rock excavation, transportation, and mining operations, including drilling activities. Courses: Modern and Innovative Mining Machinery Systems and Drilling Engineering.
  • You will gain an understanding of the processes involved in the formation of rocks and soils, the principles governing rock masses and geomechanics, and methods for testing rock and soil media. Courses: Mining Geology, Rock Mechanics, and Field Tests of Soils and Rocks.
  • You will learn about the differences in the selection and design of ventilation and air-conditioning systems for underground mines. Course: Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  • You will become familiar with the key aspects of mineral engineering and the methods used to prepare raw materials for production. Course: Selected Aspects of Mineral Engineering.
  • You will learn how raw materials, including metals, can be recovered from manufactured products and everyday consumer goods. Course: Urban Mining

Semester 3

  • You will learn the principles of sustainable development in mining operations and gain an understanding of environmental aspects of mining. Courses: Principles of Sustainable Development in the Acquisition of Raw Materials and Environmental Aspects of Mining.
  • You will learn how to evaluate mining projects, understand the criteria for efficient mineral processing, and explore ways to maximize product value for customers. Courses: Lean Mining, Mineral Processing Economy, and Evaluation of Mineral Projects.
  • You will learn how to assess ventilation and geomechanical hazards and how to ensure miners’ safety, including through the use of virtual reality technologies. Courses: Safety in Mining, Geohazards and Risk Assessment, Slope Stability, Monitoring and Control of Mine Ventilation, and VR in Surface Mining.
  • You will gain insight into interpersonal relationships, teamwork, and effective team management practices. Course: Soft Skills Development.
  • You will learn about methods for developing underground caverns for energy storage applications. Course: Solution Mining for Renewable Energy Storage.

Semester 4

  • You will independently develop a selected scientific topic and become familiar with the research work of your fellow students. Courses: Diploma Thesis and Diploma Seminar.
  • You will learn the principles of sustainable mining operations and the methods used for the reclamation of mined land. Courses: Mining and Reclamation and Sustainable Mining.
  • You will acquire practical skills in geostatistics. Course: Geostatistics.
  • You will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with offshore and deep-sea mining. Course: Deep Sea Mining.
  • You will learn the principles of risk assessment and risk management in industrial facilities, including mining operations. Course: Industry-Specific Risk Management.
  • You will learn about the causes of mine fires and the methods used to prevent and combat them. Course: Mine Fires.
  • You will gain an understanding of how the mining industry has evolved in the 21st century and the key challenges currently facing the energy sector. Course: Mining and Power Engineering in the 21st Century.
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