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PGDip in Mining Engineering (Grad. Dip.)

McGill University

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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McGill University offers PGDip in Mining Engineering (Grad. Dip.), a postgraduate diploma in Mining & Oil Engineering programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Mining & Oil Engineering
Duration: 1 year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: mcgill.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering, offered by the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering in McGill's Faculty of Engineering, is a one-year, course-based, 30-credit program providing structured professional development education in mining engineering. It is offered in either an English or a bilingual stream and is ranked among the top mining engineering programs internationally by the QS World University Rankings by Subject for Mineral and Mining Engineering. Established in 1871, it is the oldest mining engineering program in Canada. Course content addresses areas such as stochastic mine planning, mineral economics, mine reliability and asset management, geomechanics, mine design, numerical modelling, and mine multiphysics. Graduates commonly go on to work in financial industries connected to global mining finance, consultancy services, heavy equipment manufacturing, research institutions, and government agencies. The program admits students in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an eligible bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, plus English-language proficiency; additional program-specific admission requirements and application documents apply.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About McGill University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
QS rank: #30
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Mining Engineering (Grad. Dip.) award?

McGill University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Mining & Oil Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Mining Engineering (Grad. Dip.) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

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