Overview

At Mining and Geo-Resources Engineering from University of Porto research will preferentially concern the fundamental understanding of the basic processes that support the sciences and technologies involved in the application of engineering principles to the Earth Sciences.

Students at Mining and Geo-Resources Engineering from University of Porto will:

develop their thesis research from the first year onwards, under the orientation of a supervisor.

attend specialized courses, either in normal or tutorial regime on advanced topics of interest to their research topic.

focuse on topics related to the life cycle of mineral resources: the availability of minerals; prospection and recognition; mining project; study of potential environmental impacts; exploitation of mineral deposits; ore processing; the disposal, treatment and recycling of mineral wastes; decommissioning, closure and abandonment; geo-environmental technologies and still on any supporting science or technology such as geostatistics, rock mechanics, geophysics, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar - Research Project

Preparation of the dissertation

Advanced Mathematics

Applied Modelling

Characterization of Rock Formations

Experimental Planning

Hydrogeology

Hydromineralurgy

Instrumentation and Control

Integrated Mining Project

Management of Mining Systems

Mining Environmental Impact

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Deadline: 27 April

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of a Master's degree or legal equivalent in the area of Earth sciences and technologies, such as Mining Engineering, Geological Eng., Geotechnical Eng., Applied Geology or related areas;

Holders of a Bachelor's degree with a relevant academic or scientific curriculum in this scientific area recognized by the Scientific Committee as attesting to their ability to attend this cycle of studies;

Those with an academic, scientific or professional curriculum in this scientific area recognized by the Scientific Committee as attesting to their ability to attend this cycle of studies.

ID document (Citizen Card /ID Card / Passport) or declaration containing the identification data

Graduation certificate regarding a higher education degree

Certificate (Transcript) of the higher education institution

Curriculum vitae

Letter of motivation;

Information regarding the supervisor;

Letters of recommendation;

Photo (optional)

Tuition Fee

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International

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Porto

556 - 865 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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