Mining Engineering - Bachelor [4 Years]
$31,214 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Mining Engineering

  • BSc in Mining Engineering at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 4  years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program at the University of Alberta is the biggest of its kind in Canada, offering a broad-based program covering subjects ranging from surface and underground mining to physical and mathematical sciences.
  • In this program, graduates students are well equipped to compete and succeed in a variety of careers in industry and government.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this program is 21:1.
  • The University of Alberta Faculty of Engineering conducts leading-edge, interdisciplinary research and is awarded more than $65 million in research funding per year.
  • Mining engineers are involved in every aspect of resource extraction, applying science and technology to plan, design, manage, and optimize mining and mineral projects around the world.
  • Throughout the degree, students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, participate in research, and contribute to team projects both inside and out of the classroom.
  • The University of Alberta ranks 12th in the top 20 Universities for Mineral and Mining Engineering based on the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.
  • The Faculty of Engineering is widely recognized as one of the top engineering schools in Canada, with globally renowned professors, state-of-the-art labs and teaching spaces, and highly specialized facilities and areas of research.
  • Job opportunities after BSc in Mining Engineering are Engineer, Mining Engineer, etc and the average salary goes up to 44,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $30218 $30218 $30218 $30218
Health Insurance $97 $97 $97 $97
Books and supply $900 $900 $900 $900
Total Fees $31214 $31214 $31214 $31214

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 115 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • This program does not allow admission directly from high school. If students are applying directly from high school, they must enter into a qualifying first year of Engineering.
  • Students have to complete the English Language, Calculus, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics subjects courses to get admission in this program.
  • Students have to complete a preprofessional Study of 1 year.
  • Students should hold an English Language Proficiency test score.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Complete International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
  • Secured a minimum of 70% marks in one of these certificates:
    • All India Senior School Certificate
    • Higher Secondary School Certificate
    • Intermediate Certificate
    • Indian School Certificate
  • Completed grade 11 and grade 12 with 70% marks.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.