Program Overview
The Mining and Geological Engineering at Instituto Superior T\xc3\xa9cnico is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mining and Geological Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,064 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mining and Geological Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Data Analysis and Processing
- Environmental Geotechnics
- Free Choice 1
- Geostatistcs
- Groundwater Pollution and Protection
- Mine Exploitation
- Mineral and Solid Waste Processing I
- Oil and Gas
- Petroleum Systems Geology
- Sampling of Bulk Solids
- Soil and Rock Dynamics
- Free Option 2
- Geophysical Exploration and Drilling
- Heavy Construction
- Hydromineral and Geothermal Resources
- Instrumentation and Control of Processes
- Mineral and Solid Waste Processing II
- Open Pit Mining and Quarrying
- Remote Sensing
- Rock Masses Stabilization
- Stochastic Modelling of Oil Reservoirs
- Advanced Geomechanics
- Computing Methods in Geological and Mining Engineering
- Environmental, Health and Safety
- Free Option 3
- Groundwater Modelling
- Mining Management
- Mining and Geological Engineering Project
- Mining and Geological Engineering Thesis
- Process Modeling and Simulation
- Tunnel Design
- Mining and Geological Engineering Project
- Mining and Geological Engineering Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You may apply for a Master\xc2\x92s or an integrated master\xc2\x92s (2nd study cycle) under the following conditions:
- If you have completed an undergraduate or an integrated masters (1st study cycle) at Instituto Superior T\xc3\xa9cnico, even though with no scientific consistency with the course of the 2nd study cycle that you wish to apply to;
- Hold an undergraduate degree (1st study cycle) in the field of Science and Technology (except in the case of the 2nd study cycle in Architecture which requires a 1st study cycle programme in Architecture);
- Hold either an academic, scientific or professional curriculum verifying the capability to complete the master\xc2\x92s programme you are applying to.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,064 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,064 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Instituto Superior T\xc3\xa9cnico directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Instituto Superior Técnico
Instituto Superior Técnico
Lisbon, Portugal
The Instituto Superior Técnico is the school of engineering and technology of the University of Lisbon. It was founded as an autonomous school in 1911, and was integrated into the Technical...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-12
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120