Overview

Problem solver. Explorer with an attention to detail. Effective communicator. Someone who isn’t afraid to dig deeper. Sound like you? We thought so.

With an interactive learning environment rooted in exceptional research relevant to current societal issues, your opportunities are limitless in the Geology and Geological Engineering program of Colorado School of Mines.

Career Types

Geotechnical engineer

Mine engineer

Geological engineer

Geologist

Hydrogeologist

Geophysicist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mineral Deposits

Mineral Exploration Design

Integrated Exploration and Development

Advanced Rock Mechanics

Industrial Minerals and Rocks

Organic Geochemistry of Fossil Fuels and Ore Deposits

Clay Characterization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Golden, United States

Disciplines

Geology General Engineering & Technology View 66 other PhDs in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s Degree: Required

GRE: Not Required

Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required

Statement of Purpose: Required

Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).

For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.

It is highly recommended that candidates have the following courses prior to applying:

General Geology

Field camp or equivalent (six weeks)

Structural Geology

Mineralogy

Petrology

Stratigraphy

Chemistry (3 semesters, including at least 1 semester of physical or organic)

Mathematics (2 semesters of calculus)

An additional science course (other than geology) or advanced mathematics

Physics (2 semesters)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42840 USD / year

≈ 42840 USD / year
Out-of-State

42840 USD / year

≈ 42840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19692 USD / year

≈ 19692 USD / year

Living costs

Golden

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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