Innovative New Programs
Graduate programs at Colorado School of Mines that explore new frontiers in science, engineering and technology.
Create the infrastructure for harnessing resources from space. Fabricate complex components for government and industry without massive factories. Design systems that efficiently harness traditional and renewable energy sources. Break new ground in urban development by tunneling beneath the surface.
These are just some of the cutting-edge ideas Mines graduate students will be turning into reality.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Resources This first-in-the-world program prepares scientists, engineers, economists, entrepreneurs and policymakers to build the infrastructure of a space economy | X | X | X |
| Advanced Manufacturing Focused on additive manufacturing, this program prepares students for industries that rely on agile, cutting-edge techniques for affordability and performance | X | X | |
| Advanced Energy Systems A collaboration between Mines and NREL, this program trains the next generation of leaders amid a shift in the way energy is produced and consumed | X | X | |
| Underground Construction and Tunneling Amid growing urbanization is increased demand for engineers with the combined skills and knowledge in civil, geological and mining engineering, among other fields | X | X | |
| Finite Element Analysis (FEA Pro) This program teaches recent graduates or mid-career professionals advanced skills for structural and thermal applications and offers career opportunities in design, product development or applied research | X | ||
| GIS and Geoinformatics Focused on the applications of GIS technology, hands-on geospatial training, multi-criteria decision-making, advanced application and quantitative analysis aspects of GIS and remote sensing | X | X | |
| Hydrologic Science and Engineering Tackle the Earth's greatest water challenges with a solid background in quantitative hydrology | X | X | |
| Quantum Engineering Grounded in fundamental physics and a diverse engineering skill set, this interdisciplinary program sets graduates up for success in areas such as physics, materials science, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and more | X | X | |
| Robotics A core curriculum focused on robotic perception, cognition, action and interaction, with technical electives in computer science, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering | X | X | X |
- Space Resources
Master’s, PhD, Certificate
This first-in-the-world program prepares scientists, engineers, economists, entrepreneurs and policymakers to build the infrastructure of a space economy - Advanced Manufacturing
Master’s, Certificate
Focused on additive manufacturing, this program prepares students for industries that rely on agile, cutting-edge techniques for affordability and performance - Advanced Energy Systems
Master’s, PhD
A collaboration between Mines and NREL, this program trains the next generation of leaders amid a shift in the way energy is produced and consumed - Underground Construction and Tunneling
Master’s, PhD
Amid growing urbanization is increased demand for engineers with the combined skills and knowledge in civil, geological and mining engineering, among other fields - Finite Element Analysis (FEA Pro)
Certificate
This program teaches recent graduates or mid-career professionals advanced skills for structural and thermal applications and offers career opportunities in design, product development or applied research - GIS and Geoinformatics
Master’s, Certificates
Focused on the applications of GIS technology, hands-on geospatial training, multi-criteria decision-making, advanced application and quantitative analysis aspects of GIS and remote sensing - Hydrologic Science and Engineering
Master’s, PhD
Tackle the Earth’s greatest water challenges with a solid background in quantitative hydrology - Quantum Engineering
Master’s, Certificate
Grounded in fundamental physics and a diverse engineering skill set, this interdisciplinary program sets graduates up for success in areas such as physics, materials science, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and more - Robotics
Master’s, PhD, Certificate
A core curriculum focused on robotic perception, cognition, action and interaction, with technical electives in computer science, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering
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
State-of-the-art Subsurface Frontiers facility in partnership with U.S. Geological Survey
Mines Space Resources program is the first of its kind in the world
Mines received $84M in research funding in 2019
Advanced Manufacturing students and faculty work closely with government and industry
Advanced Energy Systems partner NREL is less than 5 miles from Mines
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The Graduate Experience at Mines
Engineering a Superhero
Subsurface Frontiers
Additive Manufacturing
Students Say
“There’s no department on campus that’s not cutting-edge. Mines trains really good future engineers.”
Justin Cyrus
MS ’16, Graduate Student, Space Resources
“I chose Mines because of its reputation as a leader in geological sciences, and I have enjoyed the professional but unassuming attitudes of the faculty and staff.”
Max Silver
PhD Candidate, Hydrologic Science and Engineering
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