MOSCOW STATE MINING UNIVERSITY 

 

About Moscow State Mining University

 

Moscow State Mining University (MSMU) was established in 1918. It is one of the oldest institutes of higher education in the field of mining & engineering, and it traces its history back to 1918`s Moscow Mining Academy. For almost a century, the College has been one of the world`s scientific & educational centers training research and engineering personnel for the mining industry.

 

More than 50,000 engineers, over 4,000 Candidates of Sciences, and around 1,000 Doctors of Sciences have helped to make a huge contribution to the development of not only the Russian mining industry, but the mining industry of several countries over the course of the school’s existence.The highest level of professional training students from the MSMU is recognized on an international level.In March 2017 the QS World University Rankings by Subject: Engineering — Mineral & Mining, ranked MSMU 30st overall in the subject.

 

Today, the University trains skilled personnel for the largest Russian and international companies engaged in the exploration, extraction, and processing of mineral resources. The College of Mining is comprised of 8 departments specializing in every activity area of mining enterprises. 

The University also consists of several centers specializing in professional refreshment courses and the training of highly-qualified specialists (the Center for Strategic Management and Commodity Markets), the Laboratory of the Physics & Chemistry of Coal, and the Design & Expert Center.