Mining Engineering - Master [less than a year]
$21,945 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Engineering [M.Eng] Mining Engineering

  • Master of Engineering in Mining Engineering at McGill University allows students to complete this course in 1.5 years.
  • Students need to complete 45 credits successfully to graduate from this program.
  • There are two options to complete this program. They are thesis-based and non-thesis based or project-based. 
  • The Department of Engineering Studies offers M.Eng and Ph.D. programs that attract students from all over the world.
  • The students to faculty ratio for this program is 17:1.
  • The M.Eng in Mining Engineering offers advanced training in the critical, historical, and theoretical analysis of:
    • Geomechanics
    • Mining Environments
    • Strategic Mine Planning and Optimization
    • Stochastic Modelling
    • Operations Research
    • Rock Mechanics
  • The research interests and facilities of the Department are very extensive, involving more than 50 faculty members
  • Specific emphasis is placed on research methods as well as fundamentals. As such, the program is the more suitable option for those whose primary interest is research.
  • The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental laboratories and there are numerous multidisciplinary research projects, so students are provided with an ideal environment to develop new technologies, discover novel phenomena, and design revolutionary devices.
  • Undertaking this program at McGill University provides students with an opportunity to conduct intensive research under the supervision of researchers who are leaders in their field.
  • The job opportunities after this program that students get are:
    • Mining Engineer – Granite
    • Mining Engineering Technicians
    • Research Engineers- Data Mining
    • Deputy Chief Mechanical – Metals & Mining
    • Assistant Mining Engineer
    • Mining Engineer / Mine Planner
    • Technical Consultant- Mining Industries, etc., with an average salary of 47,250 USD.

    • Thesis Option:

    • The Master of Engineering degree (thesis option) involves graduate-level courses and an externally examined thesis.
    • This program is research-oriented and the thesis is expected to involve a thorough examination of a topic of current interest in a research area within the Department.
    • The program is ideal preparation for a Ph.D. degree or an industrial research career.

    Non-thesis Option:

    • The Master of Engineering degree (project option) involves graduate-level courses and an internally examined research project.
    • The program is oriented more toward professional development than the thesis option.
    • The project is of significantly less scope than a thesis and includes options such as a technical review, a design project, or a small-scale research project.
    • Students are provided with a very solid background in electrical and computer engineering, both in terms of breadth across the entire field and depth in the area of specialty.
    • Graduates frequently pursue careers in research and development. A part-time program is possible.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $20258 $20258
Health Insurance $623 $623
Miscellaneous expenses $516 $516
Other Fees $548 $548
Total Fees $21945 $21945

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 86 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have an Honours degree in Engineering.
  • Students holding a degree whether in Engineering or another discipline may also be eligible for admission.
  • A GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required to apply for this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Indian students need to maintain an overall average of 60% in each year.
  • The minimum GPA required is 3.0/4.0 or students must have B grade in their degree.

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.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More