Overview

Geological engineering is the application of the knowledge and principles of geology to the solution of problems in engineering practice.

These applications include the evaluation of geological conditions for environmental protection studies, for groundwater resource and pollution investigations, for mineral and energy development, for site selection of civil works facilities, and for land use and environmental impact analysis.

About the program

Graduate students in Geological Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology work on cutting-edge applied research projects that target problems of local, regional and often global significance.

Recent graduates have worked on projects ranging from applications in space mining, water resources, drone technologies, to engineering geophysics.

Programme Structure

Main research areas include:

Earth Systems
Geophysics and Earth Deformation Processes
Petroleum and Mining Systems and Applications
Water

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions. The application will remain open, but we recommend that you apply by the priority deadlines.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

with master's degree: 42 credits
without master's degree: 72 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missouri City, United States

Disciplines

Geology Mining, Oil & Gas View 66 other PhDs in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application requirements:

A submitted online application
Non-refundable application fee
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Your degree must be the equivalent of a 4-year bachelor's degree in the U.S.
A statement of purpose (personal statement) of 1,000 words or less on why you are interested in the program
A resume or curriculum vitae
All non-native English speaking graduate international applicants must demonstrate English language competency
Missouri S&T may request that you provide an official course-by-course evaluation from WES or another NACES member evaluation agency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28636 USD / year

≈ 28636 USD / year
Out-of-State

22914 USD / year

≈ 22914 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14328 USD / year

≈ 14328 USD / year

Living costs

Missouri City

United States

1036 - 1920 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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