The programme is based on the assumption that postgraduate education should provide advanced knowledge in the field of Mining Engineering and produce specialised personnel capable of undertaking academic
and research work in important areas of Mining Engineering, which are (i) Mine Environment (ii) Rock Mechanics (iii) Mineral Economics and (iv) Mineral Production Management (v) Mine Planning (vi) Mining Technology (vii) Small scale mining
Part I: Course Work
First Year
a - Mine Environment
First Semester
- MET 6011 Numerical Analysis I
- MIN 6200 Applications of Computers in Mining I
- MIN 6400 Mine Safety Engineering
- MIN 6700 Advanced Mine Ventilation
- MIN 6710 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in Mines
Second Semester
- MET 6012 Numerical Analysis II
- MIN 6210 Applications of Computers in Mining II
- MIN 6720 Heat Transfer
- MIN 6730 Mine Ventilation and Thermodynamics
- MIN 6300 Mine Plant Design
B - Rock mechanics
First Semester
- MET 6011 Numerical Analysis I
- MIN 6200 Applications of Computers in Mining I
- MIN 6100 Rock Strength and Failure
- MIN 6110 Rock Structure and Improvement
- MIN 6120 Soil Mechanics
Second Semester
c - Mineral economics
First Semester
- MET 6011 Numerical Analysis I
- MIN 6210 Applications of Computers in Mining I
- MIN 6600 Econometrics and Mineral Commodity Theory
- MIN 6610 Applied Economics
- MIN 6410 Mineral Policies and Legislation
Second Semester
- ME 6012 Numerical Analysis II
- MIN 6210 Applications of Computers in Mining II
- MIN 6620 Technology and Marketing
- MIN 6500 Application of Operations Research
- MIN 6510 Advanced Geostatistics
d - Mineral Production management
First Semester
- MET 6011 Numerical Analysis I
- MIN 6210 Applications of Computers in Mining
- MIN 6310 Advanced Mine Planning
- MIN 6470 Mineral Production Management
- MIN 6120 Shaft Sinking and Tunnelling
Second Semester
- MET 6012 Numerical Analysis II
- MIN 6210 Applications of Computers in Mining II
- MIN 6420 Mineral Project Management
- MIN 6500 Application of Operations Research
- MIN 6510 Advanced Geostatistics
Part II: MIN 7909 Research Work
Second Year
The second year will consist of thesis work, accompanying field work and data processing, so that it can be completed by the end of the academic year.
Applicants must possess
(i) A Bachelors of Mineral Science degree with a merit or better from the University of Zambia or its equivalent from any recognized University;
(ii) Alternative Criteria: In special circumstances, candidates in possession of bachelor’s degree with credit and at least 2 years relevant work experience may be considered.
Tuition Fees
Course Work Programmes - PART I
| Category | Zambian | Non-SADC Candidates |
| Category B: Per Academic Year | K14,500.00 | $8,660.00 |
Master by Research and Part II of Course Work Programmes
| Category | Zambian | Non-SADC Candidates |
| Category B: Per Academic Year | K13,540.00 | $9,460.00 |
Part Time Fees
- Part-time fees for postgraduate programmes are charged at 50% of the full-time rate.
Non Tuition Fees
Registration Fees
| Zambian | Non-SADC Candidates | |
| Registration | K500.00 | $80.00 |
| Late Registration | K200.00 | $30.00 |
NB: Late registration shall be K200 per additional month after registration period
Examination Fees
| Zambian | Non-SADC Candidates | |
| Part I Masters Degree/Diploma |
K1,000.00 | $500.00 |
| Part II/Research Master (Thesis) |
K4,500.00 | $800.00 |
| Part II/Taught Master (Dissertation) |
K3,000.00 | $700.00 |
| Doctor (Thesis) | K6,000.00 | $900.00 |
| Supplementary (Part I) Examinations (Per Course) |
K500.00 | $120.00 |
| Re-examination (Internal Examiners) PhD |
K2,500.00 | $400.00 |
| Re-examination (Internal Examiners) Masters |
K1,000.00 | $250.00 |
| Re-examination (All Examiners) PhD |
K4,000.00 | $800.00 |
| Re-examination (All Examiners) Masters |
K2,000.00 | $500.00 |
Other Fees
| Zambian | Non-SADC Candidates | |
| Student Amenities | K150.00 | $50.00 |
| Medical | K200.00 | $60.00 |
| Union | K150.00 | $50.00 |
| Maintenance | K200.00 | $60.00 |
| Internet Connectivity | K150.00 | $50.00 |
| Student Handbook | K200.00 | $60.00 |
| Library | K200.00 | $60.00 |
Suggested Student Upkeep and Research Costs (Payable to the student)
| Zambian & Non-SADC | |
| Hostel Accommodation (Per month) | K700.00 |
| Student Stipend (Living on campus per day) | K90.00 |
| Student Stipend (Living outside campus per day) | K120.00 |
| Research Cost: Masters | ~ 70% Tuition fees |
| Book Allowance | K5,000.00 |
Here is how to apply for the course.