More Than Classrooms, More Than Mining

MGE, founded along with the university itself, is one of the UA’s two oldest departments.  Researchers are known for their life-changing and lifesaving collaborative research.

Students, who benefit from a close-knit community with long-standing ties to the global mining industry, come from as near as Tucson and as far away as Mongolia to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates. They gain experience working in the San Xavier Underground Mining Lab and doing paid internships with major companies and local startups, focusing on everything from mineral exploration and land restoration to the business of mining.

Industry relies on UA Mining and Geological Engineering not only for a well-prepared workforce but also for R&D – think safety sensors, tailings turned into building materials and water preservation techniques.

Academics for Success

One-on-one mentoring and hands-on experience are hallmarks of UA Mining and Geological Engineering. Internships, research experiences, design projects, and activities in clubs and professional organizations prepare students for success in industry and as leaders in a variety of fields. 

Earn your bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering.

Get set for a professional career in mining engineering – plan and operate surface and underground mines and processing facilities, survey ore deposits, reclaim mine sites, and develop modern mining processes and technology, for starters!

Local Influence, Global Significance

Set in a state that is No. 1 in copper production and metal mining, the University of Arizona Department of Mining and Geological Engineering conducts research and develops products critical not only to the local economy but also to companies across the globe.