Golden,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering in Denver United States | Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines
|
Denver United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,420
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The interdisciplinary graduate certificate in Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering consists of three core courses, amounting to 10 credit hours. Two foundational courses focus on underground construction techniques for soft ground and hard rock environments, while the third course addresses construction engineering and management fundamentals.
Many groundbreaking urban developments occur beneath the surface. As the sole program of its type in North America, Mines' Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering graduate program trains elite engineers in designing, building, renovating, and maintaining subterranean structures. This cross-departmental initiative, a collaboration between Civil and Environmental Engineering, Geology and Geological Engineering, and Mining Engineering departments, offers funded research projects and valuable industry connections through exclusive partnerships with national laboratories and private sector leaders, equipping graduates for thriving professional paths.
Total Credits - 10
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree: Required
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Not Required
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Not Required. Suggested if GPA is less than 3.0/4.0
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).
TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening 21, Writing 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79
IELTS Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Not Required
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Not Required. Suggested if GPA is less than 3.0/4.0
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).
TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening 21, Writing 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79
IELTS Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Tuition
USD
21,420