Universidad de Los Andes
Geological Engineering
Geological Engineering trains students to investigate and exploit the Earth’s crust for minerals and to determine ground conditions relevant to civil works. It is suited to students interested in applied geoscience for construction, resource evaluation and environmental ground studies.
What you'll study
The programme covers investigation and evaluation of the Earth’s crust with practical aims: locating mineral deposits, assessing rock and material suitability for engineering projects, and studying hydrogeology and landform processes (geomorphology). Instruction is oriented toward applications in construction, resource appraisal and geohydrological assessment.
Entry requirements
The source page refers to the university admissions steps for the programme but does not list specific entry criteria on this page. Prospective applicants should consult the faculty or the university admissions office for precise requirements and the curriculum (pensum) details.
Career prospects
Typical occupational areas include construction companies, mining and metallurgical industries, petroleum firms, research centres and higher-education teaching. Graduates can work on site investigations, resource evaluations, material testing for engineering works, geohydrology projects and geomorphological assessments.
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
No programme-specific funding information is provided on the source text. Applicants should review university scholarship pages, faculty notices and national student-aid options for possible financial support and follow the university’s guidance on admissions and funding.
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