MISSION

The mission statement of Mining Engineering department is to provide education, research and consulting pertinent to the science and technology of mining engineering to the highest international standards. The broad-based educational program of the department endeavours to prepare students for a variety of career paths in the vitally important subjects that provides safe, economical, efficient, environmentally and socially acceptable mining and processing of mineral raw materials; and to establish a foundation needed to solve fresh problems of our society that are susceptible of engineering treatment.

VISION

METU Mining Engineering Department aims to be an educational, training and research institute which will be a leader in its area in the Middle East, the Turkish Republics, the Caucasus and the Balkans and have a respectful place in the world. In order to reach this target, it will extensively use tools such as information technology, distance learning, interactive education and training. New areas of specializations emphasizing environment and advanced technology will be created. The foreign student population will be increased. Graduate program will be strengthened with students from the target geographical areas. Student, staff and researcher exchange programs will be improved through collaboration with national and international educational and research institutions.