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Department Application Deadlines

Students are expected to begin studies in the Fall or Spring semesters. Exceptions will not normally be considered

SEMESTER

DOMESTIC APPLICANT

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT

FALL

April 1

April 1

SPRING

September 15

September 15

SUMMER

Not usually accepted

Not usually accepted

Department Application Requirements

The Department of Mining Engineering requries that the following items be attached to your online application:

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.

GPA Requirement: Applicants must meet the minimum University requirements, namely, undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, based on all undergraduate work, and a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

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.

 

English Proficiency 

All international applicants to the University of Utah must provide proof of English proficiency. Listed below are the approved English proficiency exams for admission to a Mining Engineering Graduate Program. 

Listed below are the acceptable proof of English proficiency tests currently accepted by the University. 

  • TOEFL: 80 or higher

  • IELTS: 6.5 or higher

  • DUOLINGO: 110 or higher

  • ACT English score of 18 or higher

  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) Score of 510 or higher

  • TOEIC: This is only for UAC applicants. For more information go here: https://asiacampus.utah.edu/apply/

Official score reports must be sent directly to the Admissions Office and must not be over two years old at the time of application.  TOEFL scores must come from Educational Testing Service (ETS) and the IELTS needs to come from the test centre where you took the test. Students who have previously completed the TOEFL or IELTS, but have been outside of the United States for two or more years since taking the examination will be required to complete a new TOEFL or IELTS exam and meet the minimum requirements.

For more information about demonstrating english proficiency, click on the link below;

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Miscellaneous Questions 

For questions regarding transcripts, application fees, TOEFL scores and I-20s, please contact the University of Utah Admissions Office. 

  DOMESTIC GRADUATE INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE
Phone (801) 581-7283 (801) 581-3091
Fax (801) 585-7864 (801) 585-7864
Web https://futureu.admissions.utah.edu/apply/ https://futureu.admissions.utah.edu/apply/
Email Graduate@sa.utah.edu iao@sa.utah.edu

Other questions about the Mining Engineering department should be directed to the Graduate Academic Advisor or the Director of Graduate Studies.

 

CHARLES KOCSIS

charles.kocsis@utah.edu

801-581-3455

 

SAM HARRISON

sam.harrison@utah.edu

801-581-7182

 

 

Last Updated: 9/15/26