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Mining and Minerals Engineering Abroad

Programs for Mining and Minerals Engineering

Virginia Tech Hokie Stone quarry at sunrise

Department Contact: Dr. Nino Ripepi, nino.ripepi@vt.edu

Featured Virginia Tech Faculty-Led

Mining Field Study in Colombia (non-credit)

Location: Medellin, Colombia

Language of Instruction: English, Spanish

Program Terms: Fall or spring (1 week)

Academic standing: Senior year

Visit mines and laboratories in Colombia in coordination with local faculty at the National University of Colombia in Medellin. Observe mining health and safety practices and study cultural differences in mining practices; special topics may also include mining rehabilitation.

Featured Virginia Tech Exchange

University of New South Wales

Learn more about the opportunity here.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Language of Instruction: English

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Check out the list of other Virginia Tech Exchange options and other third party options on the Global Education Office website.

For other ISEP options, check out the ISEP website!

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