Energy Graduate Programs
Graduate programs at Colorado School of Mines are training the next generation of leaders who will guide the global energy future.
Energy is part of our DNA. Colorado School of Mines is one of the best known and most well-regarded universities in the world, particularly when it comes to our storied programs in mining, subsurface and oil and gas.
Today, we’re nearly as esteemed for our diverse portfolio of energy-focused research and graduate programs—hence our tagline of “Earth. Energy. Environment.” Interested in working on the leading edge and helping shape the future of energy? Join us.
- Learn from world-renowned faculty
- Benefit from an extended network of industry connections
- Enjoy metropolitan Denver and the great outdoors
- July 1 deadline
Programs
| PROGRAM | MASTER'S | PHD | CERTIFICATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy Systems Develop the skills and knowledge to lead the shift in the way energy is sourced, distributed and consumed worldwide | X | X | |
| Nuclear Engineering Master the complete nuclear fuel cycle and become an expert in areas such as uranium exploration and fuel processing, design, nuclear power system production and operation, fuel recycling, storage and waste remediation, radiation detection and related policy issues | X | X | |
| Petroleum Engineering Learn the latest industry practices and expand on your knowledge and skills to help meet the ever-increasing demand for energy | X | X | X |
| Petroleum Reservoir Systems Build on your industry experience and expand your knowledge in geology, geophysics and petroleum engineering | X | ||
| Mining Engineering Top-rated, world-renowned programs that prepare students for a number of mining-related fields. | X | X | |
| Mineral Exploration The professional master's program provides a thorough education on the latest advances across economic geology, mineral exploration techniques and mining geosciences | X | ||
| Natural Resources and Energy Policy This social science-based program prepares students from all backgrounds to become leaders in shaping energy and water development and governance as well as the energy transition | X | X | |
| Electrical Engineering Amid ever-increasing need for energy and the growing diversity of energy sources, highly trained electrical engineers will be in high demand | X | X | X |
| Smart-Grid, Power Electronics and Electrical Power Systems Learn how to integrate renewable energy with other sources and manage electrical systems | X | X |
- Advanced Energy Systems
Master’s, PhD
Develop the skills and knowledge to lead the shift in the way energy is sourced, distributed and consumed worldwide - Nuclear Engineering
Master’s (Thesis and Non-Thesis), PhD
Master the complete nuclear fuel cycle and become an expert in areas such as uranium exploration and fuel processing, design, nuclear power system production and operation, fuel recycling, storage and waste remediation, radiation detection and related policy issues - Petroleum Engineering
Master’s (Thesis and Non-Thesis), PhD, Certificate
Learn the latest industry practices and expand on your knowledge and skills to help meet the ever-increasing demand for energy - Petroleum Reservoir Systems
Professional Master’s
Build on your industry experience and expand your knowledge in geology, geophysics and petroleum engineering - Mining Engineering
Master’s, PhD
Top-rated, world-renowned programs that prepare students for a number of mining-related fields. - Mineral Exploration
Professional Master’s
The professional master’s program provides a thorough education on the latest advances across economic geology, mineral exploration techniques and mining geosciences - Natural Resources and Energy Policy
Master’s, Certificate
This social science-based program prepares students from all backgrounds to become leaders in shaping energy and water development and governance as well as the energy transition - Electrical Engineering
Master’s, PhD, Certificate
Amid ever-increasing need for energy and the growing diversity of energy sources, highly trained electrical engineers will be in high demand - Smart-Grid, Power Electronics and Electrical Power Systems
Master’s, Certificate
Learn how to integrate renewable energy with other sources and manage electrical systems
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About Mines
Founded in 1874, Colorado School of Mines is a world-renowned public research university focused on science and engineering, where students and faculty together address the great challenges society faces today—particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Students from 80 countries are enrolled in more than 40 graduate programs and 17 undergraduate majors on campus in Golden, Colorado, as well as online.
Mines Facts
Jobs Accepted, by Industry
Eighteen percent of Mines master’s graduates in 2019-2020 entered the oil and gas industry. Three percent went into mining and 2% worked in electronics and electrical components.
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Students Say
“The NREP program is giving me access to individuals and organizations that may be valuable networking partners in the future.”
Gabe Stephens
Master’s Student, Natural Resources and Energy Policy
“The Mining Engineering faculty is incredible. I’ve gotten a lot of great hands-on experience with unique excavation equipment and it’s helping me learn how to think on my feet. Also, being at Mines is opening me up to job opportunities I would not have if I were at other programs.”
Josef Bourgeois
PhD Candidate, Mining Engineering
“The partnership with NREL is incredibly valuable because they are on the cutting edge of research in the renewable energy field. You can learn from experts in any field of research in renewable energy that you want with all of the connections at NREL.”
Justin Richardson
Master’s Student, Advanced Energy Systems
News
- Mines' Potential Gas Agency provides guidance for assessment of natural gas supply and demand
- Solid oxide fuel cell at Colorado Fuel Cell Center now helping to power Mines campus
- USGS, Mines break ground on new facility focused on energy and minerals research
- Payne Institute for Public Policy releases first annual State of Critical Minerals Report
- Potential Gas Committee reports future natural gas supplies in U.S. at highest reported level on record
- Svitlana Pylypenko named 2023 AVS Fellow
- Electrical engineering researchers work to find the energy balance
More About Mines
One of the World's Best, in Golden
Mines offers opportunities to engineer solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, in a setting that’s hard to beat
Focused on Your Future
We are among the top universities in the U.S. for return on investment, immediately after graduation and decades into the future
A Unique Name for a Unique University
Mines has always been a bit different, so if you’re excited to do something new and big, we should be on your list