Overview

Graduates of the Mineral Extraction and Engineering Geotechnologies programme from The Technical University of Kosice (TUKE) know how to use scientific and research methods that can be used to describe rock massifs, the geotechnical stability of the underground space, but also the course of technological processes and systems in the extraction and acquisition of raw materials, as well as environmental processes or their impact by mining. In the doctoral study programme, graduates in the individual form of study are profiled for scientific and research work from those applicable in the field of technical and engineering use of the underground.

Learning outcomes

The qualification of the third level of higher education in the study programme Mineral extraction and engineering geotechnologies, confirmed by a university diploma and socially honored by an academic title, is awarded to students who:

They have demonstrated a systematic understanding of the field of study Acquisition and processing of earth resources, the study programme Mineral extraction and engineering geotechnologies and have mastered the skills and methods of scientific research associated with the given field corresponding to the current state of knowledge in the field.

They have demonstrated the ability to conceive, construct, implement and edit a substantial part of the research with scientific integrity.

Contributed original research to expanding the boundaries of scientific knowledge through the realization of an extensive set of works, some of which are worthy of peer-reviewed publication at the national or international level.

They are capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex concepts.

I can communicate my area of expertise with colleagues, the wider scientific community and the lay public.

They are able to support technical, social or cultural progress in a knowledge-based society in an academic and professional context.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technical systems of mine and quarry

Technical equipment of tunnels

Ecological Impacts of Mining and Underground Utilization

Mining, quarry and tunnel technological equipment

Economic evaluation of mineral deposit mining

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English, Slovak

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Košice, Slovakia

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology View 4 other PhDs in Geology in Slovakia

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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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

The condition for admission to doctoral studies is the completion of the second level of higher education and the successful completion of the entrance examination.

Certified copies of graduation documents.

List of professional and scientific papers published so far.

Framework project on the topic of the dissertation.

The entrance exam consists of a language (English) and a professional part.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year

Living costs

Košice

Slovakia

500 - 850 EUR / month

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