Bachelor's Degree in Mining and Energy Resources Engineering

⁽¹⁾ Ord: ordinary call, Ext: extraordinary call. Cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic year
⁽²⁾ Tuition fees for the ECTS credits of the first year. Other fees not included
⁽³⁾ Discount equivalent to 99% of the tuition fees for first-time enrolment, under a decree of the Xunta de Galicia

Description

The Bachelor's Degree in Mining and Energy Resources Engineering aims to provide the training and competences needed to practise the regulated profession of technical mining engineer. Three technology tracks are offered: “Energy Resources, Fuels and Explosives”, “Mining Operations” and “Mineral Processing and Metallurgy”. The degree provides in-depth training in the exploration and exploitation of mining resources (rocks and minerals, underground spaces, water…). It also provides the right training in the transformation and use of these resources in industry: production and use of metallic materials, steels, polymers and composites. All these activities must be carried out by the future professional safely, profitably and in a way that is compatible with the environment, which is why the curriculum includes cross-cutting subjects in economics and business, safety and risk prevention, and the environment.

Specialisations

• Energy resources, fuels and explosives
• Mining operations
• Mineral processing and metallurgy

Applicant profile

Interest in multidisciplinary engineering studies related to mining, energy and material resources within the framework of sustainability.

Access and admission

• Baccalaureate with the university entrance exam (PAU) passed
• Higher vocational training qualifications
• Entrance exam for people over 25 or over 45
• Previous university degree

Career opportunities

Graduates in Mining and Energy Resources Engineering will be able to work in the following sectors:

• Resource management and environmental protection
• Energy generation, transformation and transport: thermal and hydroelectric power stations, combined cycles, nuclear power stations, wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy and other energies
• Explosives, demolition and civil works, extraction of raw materials, treatment plants, recycling
• Metallurgy, traditional materials (steels, metals, construction materials) and new materials
• Prospecting and exploitation of geological and mineral resources: fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas), minerals, rocks, water, underground spaces