Program Description
The Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mining Engineering (Non-Thesis) offered by the Department of Mining & Materials Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering is a course-based program that emphasizes advanced and innovative learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in data analysis, critical reading, and project evaluation to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).
Keywords: Stochastic Mine Planning, Mineral Economics, Mine Reliability, Asset Management, Geomechanics, Mine Design, Numerical Modelling, Mine Multiphysics
Unique Program Features
- Program courses are selected in consultation with each student so that they may acquire knowledge and skill in their desired aera demonstrating the Department's strong commitment to supporting graduate students;
- Graduates often pursue their career by either working directly in mining operations or in other areas such as in the financial industries (e.g., the Toronto Stock Exchange, which is seen as the focal point of global mining finance), consultancy services, heavy equipment manufacturing, research institutions, or government agencies;
- As one of the oldest mining program's in Canada (founded in 1871); we consistently rank as one of the top mining engineering programs in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject: Engineering - Mineral & Mining).
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
M.Eng. in Mining Engineering website
Department Contact
Graduate Program Barbara.Hanley [at] mcgill.ca (subject: M.Eng.%20in%20Mining%20Engineering) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Summer
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | January 15 |
| WINTER | February 15 | August 1 | October 15 |
| SUMMER | May 15 | October 1 | January 15 |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.