Salt Lake City,
UT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mining Engineering in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah
University of Utah
|
Salt Lake City United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,714
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a research-focused degree requiring 70 credit hours, culminating in an approved original dissertation.
This program typically aligns with ongoing faculty research projects. Qualified candidates may receive funding from faculty researchers, covering tuition through a university program that also provides a living stipend.
Applicants must hold a master's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline. Those with only a bachelor's degree may apply if they can show substantial professional experience compensating for the missing graduate degree.
Prospective students should begin by exploring faculty research areas on the department website to determine if their academic interests align with current projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Purpose: A brief statement outlining your academic goals, research & career interests and any additional information that might help in the evaluation of your application.
Official Transcript: Request one official transcript from each college and/or University attended, regardless of length of attendance. This may be uploaded to the online system. Original transcripts will be required by mail or in-person at the time of admission if admitted.
Three Letters of Recommendation: Request letters from 3 people who can evaluate the applicant's academic ablility and promise as a graduate student. Endorsers should be either from the applicants academic program or a former employer in the mining industry.
Graduate Record Exam GRE: This exam is required for Ph.D. applicants. Please have the official score sent directly to the University of Utah indicating Mining Engineering as the Department Code. There is not a minimum required score on the GRE. The test result is used as a tool in evaluating the application. The GRE test is not required for M.S. applicants.
A. TOEFL A minimum score of 80 iBT (550 pBT) or better for applicants whose first language is not English (Minimum TOEFL requirement subject to change).
B. IELTS A minimum band score of 6.5 or better for applicants whose first language is not English (Minimum IELTS requirement subject to change).
Official Transcript: Request one official transcript from each college and/or University attended, regardless of length of attendance. This may be uploaded to the online system. Original transcripts will be required by mail or in-person at the time of admission if admitted.
Three Letters of Recommendation: Request letters from 3 people who can evaluate the applicant's academic ablility and promise as a graduate student. Endorsers should be either from the applicants academic program or a former employer in the mining industry.
Graduate Record Exam GRE: This exam is required for Ph.D. applicants. Please have the official score sent directly to the University of Utah indicating Mining Engineering as the Department Code. There is not a minimum required score on the GRE. The test result is used as a tool in evaluating the application. The GRE test is not required for M.S. applicants.
A. TOEFL A minimum score of 80 iBT (550 pBT) or better for applicants whose first language is not English (Minimum TOEFL requirement subject to change).
B. IELTS A minimum band score of 6.5 or better for applicants whose first language is not English (Minimum IELTS requirement subject to change).
Tuition
USD
36,714