BSc

Geological Engineering

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    31,068USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    1001-1200

Program overview

What the University of Mississippi says about their program:

Geology is the study of Earth, the materials of which it is made, their structure, and the processes acting upon them. A Bachelor of Science in Geology allows students to study the composition and structure of the earth, earth history (environments and life), natural hazards (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanism, etc), mineral and energy extraction, surface and groundwater, ocean processes, and more.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Completion of secondary school

Postgraduate academic requirements

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    79 (with no TOEFL MyBest subscore below 19)

  • IELTS / IELTS Indicator

    6.0

  • PTE-A

    53

  • Duolingo English Test

    110

  • Cambridge

    B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency at 169 or higher, with no part below 162

  • GCSE/IGCSE/O-level

    B (6) in English

  • IB English

    5 or higher in the listed HL English A/B subjects; 6 or higher in IB SL English B

  • Other accepted evidence

    Password Skills Test score of 6.0 and the listed IB English and English-language examination options

English proficiency waivers

  • Completion of the Advanced Plus Level at the University of Mississippi Intensive English Program with a grade of B or higher.
  • Degree-seeking freshmen who completed at least two years of high school and graduated from an accredited U.S. high school, subject to domestic admission standards.
  • Transfer applicants with at least 30 U.S. college credits, including two English Writing/Composition courses, and a 2.00 or higher cumulative and course GPA.
  • A higher-education degree earned at an institution in an approved English-test-exemption country, while residing in that country.
  • Citizenship of a country on the University of Mississippi English Language Test Requirement exemption list.
  • Applicants slightly below the full threshold may be considered for IE 090/IE 091 support or conditional admission under the university's published rules.

Documents required

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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • Grade Point Average (GPA)

    3.17

    Holistic

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Submit the required high-school transcript through at least the sixth semester; international applicants must provide official transcripts or degree certificates, with certified English translations when documents are not in English.
  • International applicants must provide an affidavit of financial support and official bank statement for immigration documentation.
  • A passport identification page may be required for international applicants.

Tests and examinations

  • ACT or SAT scores are optional for nonresident applicants with a 3.2 or higher unweighted cumulative GPA and strongly recommended for applicants below 3.2.
  • International applicants whose primary language is not English or whose education was primarily outside the United States must provide qualifying English-proficiency evidence; accepted options include Cambridge, Duolingo, GCSE/IGCSE/O-level, IB English, IELTS, IELTS Indicator, Password Skills Test, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT/TOEFL My Best Score.

How to apply

2 routes available:

Scholarships at University of Mississippi

  • International Academic Excellence Scholarship

    Official page

    The University of Mississippi offers academic scholarships for international students based on academic credentials. Awards vary by student profile and are renewable under the university’s published criteria.

  • International student scholarship resources

    Official page

    Ole Miss International publishes scholarship information for international students, including institutional awards and application guidance. Eligibility depends on the specific scholarship and admission status.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

University of Mississippi provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Mississippi encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $31,068 per academic year

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What is the cost of living near University of Mississippi?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,036
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,146
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$85
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$68
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$45
Monthly grocery basket$192
Books and study supplies (monthly)$100
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$10
Gym membership$25

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and finaid.olemiss.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of Mississippi

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