Higher School of Mining Engineering

Historia

The Higher School of Mining Engineering is located on the Lagoas-Marcosende campus of the University of Vigo in Galicia, Spain. It offers undergraduate education as well as postgraduate courses for master's and doctoral degrees in mining engineering.HistoryThe study of mining engineering in Spain dates back to 1778, and focuses on locating and extracting natural and energy resources. This field of study is symbolized in the school logo by a hammer, a mallet, a palm, and laurel leaves. The depiction represents natural resource exploitation, environmental engineering, material craft, energy extraction, and civil works. HSME opened at the University of Vigo in 1992. At the time of founding, it was one of only four schools dedicated to mining engineering in Spain, and continues to be the only one of its kind in Galicia. Specializations include energy, materials, environmental studies, and mining.After the academic year 2010/11, the school updated its study plan in accordance with the Bologna Process (RD 1393/2007 (modificado por RD 861/2010)(inaugurated in 2005), in order to share central services such as the library, administration offices, and dining areas. The building is in the industrial style, with an area of approximately.