Postgraduate studies Underground Mining
Gain the skills needed for modern mining.
A practical degree program for engineering and technical staff at copper ore and hard coal mines. The curriculum covers deposit design and operation, safety, law, and underground mining technologies.
Why study Underground Mining?
The program complies with WUG requirements
The range of courses and the number of ECTS credits correspond to the requirements for vocational training in underground mining operations.
Practical Educational Profile
The program consists of 144 hours of classes designed to develop practical skills, for which 29 ECTS credits have been assigned.
Staff with industry experience
The classes are taught by experienced professionals, particularly experts affiliated with KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. and the Regional Mining Office.
Modern Mining Technologies
You'll learn about digital process optimization, automation, monitoring, and electromobility solutions used in mining machinery.
What will you learn?
Resource Design and Operation
Organizing and managing underground mining operations, taking into account mining and geological conditions.
Geology, Geodesy, and Hydrogeology
Identification of geological structure, documentation of the deposit, and analysis of water and measurement conditions.
Aerology, Hazards, and Emergency Response
Assessment of natural hazards, ventilation, prevention, and the use of rescue equipment and procedures.
Machinery, Automation, and Electromobility
Selection of machinery and equipment, electrical systems, automation, and BEV battery-powered drives.
Drilling and Blasting Techniques
Fundamentals of Drilling Operations and the Safe Design and Conduct of Drilling and Blasting Operations.
Labor Law and Workplace Safety
Application of the Geological and Mining Law, occupational safety and health regulations, and occupational risk assessment principles.
Where can you work after graduation? Career prospects
Key facts about the programme
Who is it for?
The program is designed for engineers and master’s degree holders in engineering from technical fields, particularly for engineering andat copper ore and hard coal mines, as well as individuals interested in the design and exploitation of mineral deposits and underground mining technologies.
Admission requirements
The candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a master's degree in engineering from a technical program.
What will you gain?
Completion of the program enables students to apply for the professional qualifications required for certification in underground mining operations, as provided for in Article 54(3)(1) of the Geological and Mining Law. The degree certificate itself does not replace the separate procedure for obtaining these qualifications.
The programme meets industry requirements
The program fully complies with the requirements of the Higher Mining Authority regarding the training of personnel performing supervisory and senior supervisory duties in mining operations, as well as managers and deputy managers of the following departments: mining, blasting, rockbursts, and ventilation. Classes are taught by experienced industry professionals, particularly experts affiliated with KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. and the Regional Mining Authority.