Federal University Of Ouro Preto - Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
Graduate Program in Mineral Engineering
Ouro Preto, Brazil
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The PPGEM Graduate Programme in Mineral Engineering at The Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) offers Masters and Doctorate training in mineral engineering, accredited by CAPES. The Masters started in March 1998 and the Doctorate in 2015. The programme concentrates in Lavra de Minas and Mineral Treatment, combining fundamentals and applications for academic, research and industry roles. UFOP traces roots to the Escola de Minas and the School of Pharmacy, preserves heritage through museums and an observatory, and supports research with regional industry partnerships and a focus on sustainable development.
Career Outcomes: Mining engineer, mineral processing specialist, researcher, consultant.
The PPGEM - Graduate Program in Mineral Engineering aims at academic training at Master and Doctorate levels, qualifying graduates in the fundamentals and applications of Mineral Engineering, preparing them for the exercise of activities both in educational institutions and / or research as directly with the production system.
The courses are accredited by CAPES. The Master in Mineral Engineering started its activities in March 1998 and the Doctorate in 2015; both provide training in two areas of concentration: Lavra de Minas and Mineral Treatment.
The professional trained by this program must have a critical view in relation to sustainable development and its applications. The research work that has been developed has a strong support from companies, in the region and beyond, due to its immediate application in the resolution of mining engineering problems.
