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The University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” has been an independent educational institution since 1953. It has established itself as an academic and research center that provides training in geology, mining, and electrical and mechanical engineering in sixty years of existence. It is an institution where fundamental and applied scientific research is carried out, and the whole range of post-graduate qualification courses is offered. The proper combination of general engineering education and the acquisition of profiled knowledge and abilities provides immense opportunities for university graduates to find their professional realization in this country and abroad. Since it was founded, more than 21 000 engineers, amongst whom citizens of around 40 countries from Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, have been trained and have found occupational employment in the areas of geology and mining, power engineering, civil engineering, and industrial construction, in environmental protection, and other branches. The University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” has educated students in all educational degrees. In terms of duration and scope, The College of Mining in Kurdzhali is a primary structural unit within the University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” and trains students in the educational and qualification degree of “specialist,” granted after three years of studies. The Bachelor’s degree is the first educational, and qualification degree at the University acquired after a 4- 4,5- year course of studies. It is an educational degree granted for the 12 introductory degree courses taught at the University. Having successfully passed a set of examinations and presented well-prepared course projects, and after defending a Diploma Thesis at the end of the studies, the graduates are granted the degree of “bachelors” and obtain the state educational document. Students acquiring the “bachelor’s degree” are highly qualified personnel operating in the sphere of industry. The Master’s degree is the second educational and qualification degree given after a 1,5-year course of post-graduate studies following the “bachelor’s degree.” Having successfully passed a set of examinations and presented and defended well-prepared course projects. After defending a Diploma Thesis at the end of the studies, the graduates are granted the degree of “masters” and obtain the state educational document. The Doctor of Science is the third educational and scientific degree. Education is performed by observing individual curricula, and a “doctor’s degree” is awarded to post-graduates, which corresponds to the American and European Ph.D.degree. In the field of education and research, the University of Mining and Geology maintains extensive international contacts with universities and scientific institutions in Germany, Austria, Russia, Spain, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Greece, Hungary, Serbia, FAROM, the UK, the USA, France, Turkey, Greece, and many others. The University of Mining and Geology has formal agreements for partnerships, cooperative educational programs, and exchanges worldwide through the European Scientific Foundation, TEMPUS, CEEPUS, SOCRATES, COPERNICUS, and others. View full university

The institute, of course, is a specialized one – it is brilliant! I think it is one of the best in the world. The St Petersburg mining institute. It is merely one of the best in the world: In technical terms and how well it trains specialists. So we have plenty to be proud of." 21 October (1 November) 1773 Catherine the Great edited the decree announcing the School of Mines' establishment. This date is considered as the birthday of the first engineering education institution of the Russian Empire. Today the University of Mines offers all academic cycles, bachelor's, master's, and specialist's profiles for future employees of Russian and International companies engaged in the estimation, prospecting, exploitation, exploration, and processing of raw materials, oil, gas, diamonds, ores. Over 5000 teaching staff members have been trained since the implementation of the program Student-Assistant of Professor – Postgraduate –Candidate of Science-Doctor of Science. The Mining Museum is one of the three best museums of Natural science in the world. The collections from 80 countries are exhibited in 22 halls and rooms with about 2 500 square meters. The library numbers over 1 2000 000 books, magazines and journals, and rare books of XV – XIХ centuries. The restored church of Saint Macarius the Egyptian is the main temple of the Russian Miners. There are six students' halls and dormitories at the University. Many times the University Sports Center has been estimated as the best one in Saint-Petersburg. To ensure the quality improvement of academic and research activities following "Schedule of internal audits," the internal checks are performed. The audit items and due dates of the audit items (university QAS processes departments involved in these processes monitored items of international standard GOST R ISO:9001:20008) are defined in the schedule. The list of specific items is registered in "The Internal Audit Registry." The leading specialists of temporary and permanent quality committees, Faculty, and department representatives responsible for quality are involved in process audits. Based on the audit results, the recommended guidelines and corrective actions for the audited process's quality improvement are developed. Following QAS requirements, all corrective action requests and recommendations are documented in pursuance of internal regulations of University QAS. We conduct an annual questionnaire survey of lecturers and students. Basing on a statistical analysis of questionnaire results and audit findings, the lecturers' performance levels for each work area are determined, and corrective actions for individual and department levels are developed. During an audit of research and development departments, we monitor the function of R&D activities function, following the documented procedures for R&D activities, presence, and status of R&D problem-solving method, personnel capacity, and status of experimentation facilities and maintaining processes. Based on the audit results, we develop improving proposals for experimental facilities of R&D activities and examine the reasons causing R&D activity's quality deviation and develop relevant corrective measures. The monitoring of university key performance indicators through time will enable the forecasts and suggestions for improving university quality management system and structure. View full university

Moscow State Mining University is one of the oldest universities in Moscow. In 2008 the Moscow State Mining University celebrated its 90th anniversary. A long tradition of education passed down from generation to generation, the teaching staff of the University, these days combined with the latest technology and the latest scientific achievements. MSMU has come a long way from birth in its most difficult years of the Civil War, through the Great Patriotic War to remain one of the leading universities in the USSR and Russia in mining technology. Now, MSMU prepares mining engineers of the highest level. However, in our time in Moscow, Mining has other, not narrow, mining degrees. It is a faculty of automation, robotics, and computer science, with several departments preparing economists. Strong positions in the mining industry were achieved thanks to advanced computer technology, continually improving mining and processing mineral resources. Since 1918, the University has trained more than 50,000 professionals: engineers, bachelors, and masters. In 2008, 6,500 students studied at the Moscow State Mining University. MSMU consists of 5 main faculties(schools) and 39 departments. Twenty-two scientific degrees are on offer. The University has an excellent experienced teaching staff. Today 840 teachers work full-time at the University. MSMU is well equipped to train true professionals to meet the high demands of the modern post-industrial society. MSMU faculty is always there for students. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees are taught. MSMU is not just a college to prepare mining professionals. Today MSMU is one of the leading technical universities in Moscow. Studying at MSMU is the right choice for anyone who understands solid education lays the foundation for his future successful career and success. University is more than studying and getting qualifications. An essential social side will lead you to new friendships and new experiences that will shape you and help you grow in ways you cannot imagine. MSMU is an internationally recognized university with a reputation for quality, founded in 1918. Besides mining majors, MSMU offers a wide range of economics and information technology fields; entry standards are not too high as we have enough knowledge to make real-world professionals from complete beginners. The average salary of MSMU alumni is much higher than the overall Russian average. The graduates work in thrives all over the world; we offer low tuition fees for International Students. Besides, scholarships and financial aid are available for those who need it. We also have an International Student Association, where international students have full support. We emphasize personal attention and guidance. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean’s office of International Students. Moscow State Mining University is situated on a beautiful city center campus at Leninsky Prospekt; a 2 minutes walk from the Oktyaborskaya subway station. Student life” is not just mere words for us. The students spend all day long at the University; therefore, the campus and students’ comfort means so much. After years of studying at the University, it becomes family for all the students. There is a unique atmosphere that always remains in the memory of all the graduates. You learn and obtain all the necessary skills and knowledge which help you to create your future life. You also communicate with the professors and work in close collaboration with them under conjoint projects and research. It has nothing to do with those relationships between students and teachers which you observe at school. View full university

1889, as New Mexico School of Mines. The name changed in 1951 to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Located in the colorful and historic Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico Tech has a beautifully-landscaped green campus and an adjacent 18-hole championship golf course. New Mexico Tech aspires to be a preeminent community of scholars dedicated to research, education, and innovation – advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – to meet the challenges of tomorrow. We will drive innovation and education through transdisciplinary collaborations. New Mexico Tech serves the state and beyond through education, research, and service, focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Involved faculty educate a diverse student body in rigorous and collaborative programs, preparing scientists and engineers for the future. Our innovative and interdisciplinary research expands the reach of humanity's knowledge and capabilities. Researchers, faculty, and students work together to solve real-world problems. Our economic development and technology transfer benefit the economy of the state and create opportunities for success. We serve the public through applied research, professional development, and teacher education, benefitting the people of New Mexico. New Mexico Tech has defined the following enduring, guiding principles for its continued growth and development as a quality STEM institution of higher education. Groundbreaking transdisciplinary research generates knowledge and innovative design for science and engineering. It solves challenging and complex problems, driven by a relentless commitment and focus by faculty, students, and research staff. Maintaining the highest standards of academic and professional ethics, fairness, and honesty in all endeavors and being responsible members of the NMT community. Creativity is integral to all our teaching, research, and business processes are driven by curiosity, adaptability, and resourcefulness, requiring imagination, vision, risk-taking, and diligence. Lifelong learning skills are developed through a rigorous curriculum, a challenging educational experience with a foundation of critical thinking and problem solving, invigorating research, and significant professional development that prepares students, faculty, and staff for continuing individual and career growth. STEM education, research, technical assistance, and technology transfer are drivers of economic prosperity and technological development in the state, nation, and the world. Continuous faculty, researcher, and staff professional development programs and outreach initiatives for underrepresented communities to pursue STEM careers are hallmarks for the future. Openness, fairness, collaboration, and stakeholder input in university operations are driven by accurate and reliable data made available to the campus community. Positive energy, performance, and support from a collegial and collaborative environment contribute to the advancement of our students, our colleagues, and our institution. View full university

More than a hundred years ago, Yekaterinoslav Higher Mining School was founded to provide the mining industry with highly qualified specialists. The same task is put before us nowadays, but it is more extended and complicated. Ukraine is rich in mineral resources. The problem is their more practical use in combination with the opportunities of modern technologies and market conditions. This is a distinguishing feature of a new generation of specialists who are trained at the Mining University. The brilliant teaching staff of more than 150 doctors of science, professors, and about 400 candidates of science, associate professors guarantee the higher professional training of our graduates. The National Mining University is a leading institution of education and science. The conditions of integration processes train highly qualified specialists and scientists in all the specialties of the mining and geological-prospecting industries, fuel and power engineering and raw material complexes, machine building, automation systems, and computerization of production. Our graduates are good at modern computer technologies and can solve complex tasks of industry development, economy, and law. The number of students in the National Mining University is growing steadily. Training of specialists in new specialties has begun. The state standards in education and modern educational technologies based on the Bologna Declaration principles are being developed and introduced. Students of the National Mining University are provided with ample opportunities to get both a military specialty and a second education and obtain a working profession. You may receive additional knowledge in economics, ecology, and foreign languages in addition to basic subjects. The University itself earns money and spends it on improving the material basis and widening the sphere of social protection of students and teaching staff. This money is also used for raising students' scholarships. Many years ago, the National Mining University entered the international space. This activity's main aim was to affirm in the world the high quality of training of specialists in Ukraine in technical subjects and humanities and to use the best educational technologies of the leading American and European universities in the learning/teaching process. Nowadays, we have stable business contacts with more than 40 universities and research institutions in 20 western and central Europe, Asia, and Northern America. The most critical areas of international activity are collaboration with foreign partners in holding research and doing joint educational projects. University specialists, students, and post-graduates participate in prestigious international symposia, conferences, and congresses. The University has the following centers: Ukrainian-German cultural center, Ukrainian-American linguistic center, Ukrainian-Spanish-Latin American center, and the centers of power consumption and power management technical security of information, Center of aesthetics development, gemological center. Due to such advanced training and multilateral ties of the University with the foreign educational establishment, our students and post-graduates get international grants to study in higher schools in Germany, Poland, Great Britain, Spain, and the USA. Specialists of our University participate in national, international, inter-branch, and regional programs to solve priority tasks of developing fuel and power engineering complex, raw material basis, machine-building, and ecology. The University's scientific achievements in mining and efficient use of coal, ores of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, the development of the resource and power saving, naturally protective and geoinformation technologies, and up-to-date systems of production control are recognized and widely used in Ukraine and the world. Our University has highly-qualified scientific and pedagogical potential in combination with the developed up-to-date laboratory basis and unique equipment and close ties with industry. University scientists take an active part in solving urgent economic issues. This makes an educational process a contemporary one and provides further development of world-famous scientific schools, which have appeared in the University over the century. The National Mining University entered the third millennium as a world-recognized higher educational institution of the European level with a substantial intellectual potential, which guarantees high-quality knowledge and further professional development of its graduates. The National Mining University, the primary higher mining educational institution in Ukraine, was founded on June 16, 1899. It is the oldest University in the Dnipropetrovsk region; moreover, it laid the basis for more than two educational institutions and scientific-research institutes. Among them, there are Dnipropetrovsk Institute of Chemistry and Technology (1930), Dnipropetrovsk Metallurgical Institute (1930), Northern-Caucasian Mining and Metallurgical Institute (1931), Scientific-Research Chemistry Institute named after Melikishvili in Tbilisi (1929), Moscow Welding Institute (1925), All-Union Scientific-Research Designing Technological Institute of Pipe Industry (1929), Institute of Physical Chemistry named after Lev Pisarzhevsky in Kyiv (1927), and others. The ceremony of Katerynoslav Higher Mining College (KHMC) opening was conducted on October 12, 1899. In the beginning, Higher Mining College had two departments – mining and factory ones. The curriculum according to "Statute of KHMC" foresaw 23 disciplines: God's study, higher mathematics, analytical mechanics, construction mechanics, applied mechanics, mini-factory mechanics, physics, chemistry, electrical mechanics, mineralogy, geology and science on deposits, geodesy, mining art, ore and coal beneficiation, surveying, metallurgy, the technology of metals, drawing and drawing geometry, accounting and mine-factory economy, technical translations from German and French, first aid at accidents. 13 teachers provided the training process. Mykola Iosipovich Lebedev - the founder of Donbas stratigraphy scientific school, rector 1908-1919, 1921-1924. At the very beginning, there was founded a two department library, a mineralogical museum, chemical, mechanical, and probe laboratories, cabinets in each discipline. On June 19, 1912, the State Legislative body adopted a bill on restructuring the KHMC into Mining Institute since July 1. At that time, their outstanding scientists worked. They were Ya. Grdina, V. Guskov, S. Zaborovsky, L. Ivanov, N. Lebedev, P. Leontovsky, V. Makovsky, L. Pisarzhevsky, M. Protodiakonov, P. Rubin, A. Terpigorev, M. Fedorov, S. Share. The publications of scientific works in technical periodical journals, monographs, study books, and atlases testified to the educational institution's high scientific potential. The KHMC systematically edited "Proceedings of Katerynoslav Higher Mining College" since 1905. Up to 1917, there had been edited 23 issues of "Proceedings," published about 500 scientific works including monographs and study books. In the period of the educational institution formation, there were established scientific schools and directions: Ya. Grdina became one of the founders of cybernetics, A. Terpigorev and V. Protodiakonov – the school of mining, V. Guskov – beneficiation of minerals, Leontovsky – the school of surveying, geodesy and geometry of deposits, M. Lebedev – geology and stratigraphy of Donbas, P. Rubin – metallurgy and coke chemistry, L. Pisarzhevsky – electron chemistry. In 1918 Katerynoslav Mining Institute opened two new departments: Surveying (closed in 1921) and Geological Prospecting and obtained the right to award the scientific degree through the scientific dissertation's public defense. In 1921 there was created the Mechanical Faculty with two departments: Mining-Factory and Electrical Engineering. The implementation of new specialties was dictated by industry development. Besides, a Workers' Faculty was opened. Beginning in 1930 Mining Institute started training specialists only for the mining industry and geological prospecting works. In 1932 there were established faculties instead of the departments: Mining, Electrical Engineering, Geological-Surveying. In 1920 – 1930 the process of scientific schools forming was continued. During the 1930-s, Dnipropetrovsk Mining Institute lost a significant part of its cadre staff (about 30 persons, among which there were outstanding professors) because of political repressions. In 1941, when the war against the Nazis had begun, about 300 teachers, staff members, and students were recruited to the front. The Institute evacuated to Sverdlovsk (Urals) and Karaganda (Kazakhstan), brought a significant part of the equipment and the scientific staff for Sverdlovsk Mining Institute Filial of Moscow Mining Institute, which by that time had come to Karaganda too. A great deal of Dnipropetrovsk Mining Institute's teaching staff occupied engineering positions at mining enterprises of the Urals and Republics of Middle Asia. The InstituteInstitute's activity was renewed in 1943, first – in Karaganda, and later – in Dnipropetrovsk. Destroyed educational facilities and laboratories were under reconstruction. Those who survived were coming back from the front. By 1951/1952 academic year there had been completely renewed the building of the Institute, put into operation a dull experimental study range, laboratories, dormitories. In 1951 there was established the Mine-Construction Faculty. Scientific elaborations of the Institute's teaching staff and student diploma projects were subordinated to the problems of renewing Donetsk, Kryvyi Rih, and Nikopol manganous basins. By the 50-th anniversary, the Institute had 165 professors, associate professors, lecturers, 34 departments, 22 laboratories, 25 cabinets, a geological museum, library, experimental study range, and study experimental workshops. At four faculties, there studied 1942 students by nine specialties. In the 1960-s, new-built and restored educational and educational-laboratory buildings, three multistoried dormitories for students and post-graduate students, educational-production workshops, a sports building, facilities of an educational-geodesic experimental study range in the village of Orlivshchyna were put into operation. In 1970 at Dnipropetrovsk Mining Institute, there worked 474 teachers, including 34 professors. The amount of graduating engineers equaled 1200 persons. The number of specialists prepared by full-time education increased, though part-time and extramural study forms also functioned. In May 1993, according to the results of State accreditation, Dnipropetrovsk Mining Institute gained an autonomous IV-accreditation level state higher educational institution and the name of the State Mining Academy of Ukraine. In 1997, the President of Ukraine issued a decree to award the Academy the national status. In February 2002, the institution was restructured into the National Mining University. Since 2010 the University has had a research status. Today it is one of the leading technical higher educational institutions of the country. The University graduates possess knowledge in modern computer technologies and can solve complicated problems of industry, economics, and law development. At the University there are 51 departments (27 of which are major-based) united into nine faculties of full-time education, Institute of Extramural and Distance Learning, post-graduate and doctoral courses, Interbranch Institute of Continuing Learning, Scientific and Research Unit, Ukrainian-American Linguistic Center, Linguistic Center, Ukrainian German Cultural Center, Ukrainian-Spanish-Latin-American Center, Center for Ukrainian-Polish Cooperation, Energy Saving and Energy Management Center, Prydniprovsk Science-and-Technology Center of Information Protection, Ukrainian-American Lyceum, Margarets College, Pavlograd Technical School, Motor Transport Technical School et al. At the University there study 12000 students, post-graduate and doctoral students in 27 modern specialties. The licensed amount of student admission for entering the University is 1400 students. The educational process is provided by 600 teachers, including more than 100 Doctor of science professors and 350 Candidate of Science associate professors. High quality of education is guaranteed due to the University's developed infrastructure, modern computer local and global computer nets, library funds with more than one million volumes, restorative material, technical laboratory basis, and the newest education technologies. View full university

Being a University of Resources, the TU Bergakademie - focuses comprehensively on securing natural resources' supply along the entire added-value chain. It covers the spectrum from the exploration for new deposits, the low impact, environmentally sound extraction of the raw materials, and the development of alternative energy technologies and efficient materials right up to the recycling process. The basic idea of sustainable development remains at the forefront at all times. The TU Bergakademie Freiberg thus provides society with the basis for an environmentally compatible supply of essential resources for universal economic growth. Researchers in Freiberg use cooperative relationships with industry representatives on the regional and national level and international businesses to carry out fundamental research activities that have practical relevance. For years, the professors of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg have ranked among the absolute elite in Germany in terms of third party funds. The Bergakademie takes its claim of actively meeting society's ongoing challenges as thoughtfully today as it did upon its founding approximately 250 years ago. At the University of Resources, Ferdinand Reich and Theodor Richter discovered the element Indium, and Clemens Winkler found the element Germanium in Freiberg's ore deposits. Abraham Werner established the scientific study of mineralogy and geology. Also, in Freiberg, Wilhelm Lampadius developed the principle of gaslighting for the European continent. 5,000 Students, 6 Faculties, 86 Professors, and 2 Collaborative Research Centers. In 2013, Freiberg professors attracted 58.4 million euros in third-party funds. This is more than the amount the university receives for its necessary budget to cover ongoing expenses. The nearly 40 scientific collections of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg represent a vital component for research and teaching and a unique attraction for visitors. In the form of a donation in 2004, the university received one of the most extensive and most outstanding private collections of minerals to add to its Mineralogical Collection. Some of its most beautiful displays can be admired in the permanent exhibition "terra minerals" in the castle, Schloss Freudenstein, in Freiberg. The exhibition "Mineralogical Collection Germany" has had its home in the KRÜGERHAUS since 2012. The Bergakademie has thus set up in the Silver City a Mineral Museum Complex, which is unique in Europe and represents a major attraction for visitors worldwide. The International Centre provides extensive information about the university, studies, and application procedure. You can also find information about housing, health insurance, and studying and living in Freiberg. Besides your studies or your Ph.D., you have the opportunity to take German language courses at different levels at the International Centre. The Virtual Faculty bundles all digitally supported content of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg. On the one hand, it is offered as a service. The oldest mining university globally, the TU Bergakademie Freiberg, was celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2015. Founded in 1765 as a mechanical drawing, metallurgy, and chemistry college in order to provide the mining and metallurgy industry with qualified specialists, Germany's designated National University of Resources is a founding member of the World Forum of Universities of Resources on Sustainability and focuses intensively on the various aspects of future sustainable materials and energy management. TU Bergakademie Freiberg sees itself as a modern university dedicated to resource issues that - out of its tradition in mining and metallurgy – gears its teaching and research in its key areas GEO, MATERIAL, ENERGY, and ENVIRONMENT to the requirements of the future. The above areas make up the university's unique and distinctive image. They cover the complete resource cycle from the exploration of new deposits via the development of alternative energy technologies and materials to recycle and manage resources. In both basic and applied research, TU Bergakademie Freiberg cooperates closely with regional, national, international companies. The Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), jointly established in Freiberg in 2011 by TU Bergakademie and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf, looks into new ways of extracting high-tech metals such as gallium, indium, germanium or the rare earth metals. In acquiring external research funds, TU Bergakademie Freiberg has been the leading university in Saxony and among the top ten in Germany for years. Also, TU Bergakademie is the only university in Europe that runs my research and student instruction. To make you feel welcome right from the beginning of your stay, we offer a student buddy who will assist you during your first weeks in Freiberg and Orientation days for a good start at the university. Besides your studies or your Ph.D., you can take German language courses at different levels at the International Centre. In your spare time, you have the chance to learn more about Freiberg, Saxony, and Germany by participating in excursions, international evenings, or homestays at German families (see AKAS). View full university