Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering)

Applications are due International: 9 December 2025 (Autumn), 5 May 2026 (Spring), and tuition is 48,768 AUD per year.

Graduates typically take up roles such as mining engineer, project manager or consultant within the resources sector, joining companies like BHP, Rio Tinto or specialist engineering firms, and many also progress to chartered status with Engineers Australia. The programme deepens understanding of how geological, mechanical and environmental factors intersect in mineral extraction, addressing challenges of safety, efficiency and sustainability. A distinctive feature of this course is the 12-week hands-on industry placement – either in Australia or overseas – integrated with specialised subjects such as mine planning, occupational health and safety, mine water, ocean engineering, geostatistics and environmental impact, giving direct exposure to real-world mining operations.

The University of Wollongong is a benchmark for Australia’s new generation of universities, ranked among the top 200 globally. It is renowned for its research impact and commitment to student success in a stunning coastal setting.