Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering)

University of Wollongong

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Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

2/28/2026

Start Date

US$29197

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The Master of Engineering (Mining) provides graduate Engineers with discipline specific knowledge and technical skills in advanced mining engineering. The degree covers many areas such as mine design and planning, mining systems, resource estimation and mine evaluation, mining geomechanics, mine ventilation and climate, mine health and safety, and computer applications in mining engineering. This degree The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer. It is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research. The degree also delivers communication, strategic and project management skills essential to the practising engineer. What you will study You will complete the core subjects in Engineering Computing, Project Management, Innovation & Design, and Research Methods. For the Mining major you will study subjects in Surface Mining, Underground Mining, Environmental Controls in Mines, Mineral Valuation and Risk Analysis, Advanced Mining Safety, Mine Planning and Development, Rock Mechanics and Advanced Mineral Resource Estimation Methods. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Master of Engineering will be able to: Research and synthesise key information, and apply expert judgement in engineering design and project planning. Interpret information and communication knowledge, ideas and procedures to both expert and non-expert audiences. Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field and keep pace with innovations in engineering techniques, industry trends and standards. Course Structure Students in the Master of Engineering must complete the requirements of one of the following specialisations, to a total of 96 credit points: Asset Management Management Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Innovative Manufacturing Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Mining Engineering Telecommunications Engineering

For international students

A recognised 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%. English Requirements IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.5, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 86, reading 18, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 17; PTE Academic overall score of 62 All bands 54

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$44,304.00 (US$ 29,197) per yearAccommodation- Shared 2-bed apartment, Wollongong & UOW area (own room)- Total cost ( per person, per week)- 535 Please check with institution

Start Date

2/28/2026

Address

Wollongong Campus, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Illawarra (Wollongong), Australia

About

Located near the pristine beaches of Australia’s east coast, and just an hour and a half from Sydney, the University of Wollongong (UOW) boasts an impressive ranking of being among the best 20 modern universities in the world – as well as being placed in the top 2% of universities on the planet.
Wollongong is the tenth largest city in country and can be found between the Tasman Sea and the mountains, providing a truly Australian experience for international students.
UOW welcomes almost 6000 international students each year to its campuses in Wollongong, the Sydney CBD, and South Western Sydney (Liverpool). The University’s Wollongong campus combines modern teaching facilities with stylish study spaces. UOW’s newest campus is located in Liverpool - a rapidly growing, culturally diverse suburb near Sydney.
The University has an excellent international reputation for teaching standards across all of its faculties, and has an exceptional record of getting graduates job-ready. In fact, UOW is ranked among the top 1% for graduate quality in QS World University Graduate Employers survey, and 73.1% of UOW students secure full-time employment within four months of leaving the University.
Students can choose from a range of UOW accommodation options, located on-campus or in the Wollongong CBD, including brand new self-catered facilities in Kooloobong Village. Students are provided with brilliant academic and wellbeing support throughout their time at UOW, and have access to the online CareerHub which supports them in their job search.
With 120 clubs and societies, and more than 60 sports teams, UOW’s UniActive provides top-class sporting facilities to help you stay active. Live international acts entertain throughout the year at the UniBar.
UOW has a strong international focus and reputation, and offers a range of exchanges, scholarships and bursaries which assist students to transfer from its Dubai, and Hong Kong campuses, from partner institutions in Singapore, and Malaysia, and from four Chinese universities.

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