The Department of Mineral Resources Engineering of the Technical University of Crete was created in 1993 by Presidential Decree 52/83. The objectives of the Department are to train engineers and researchers in the full range of activities related to mineral resources exploitation and its impact on the environment, using technologically advanced and environmentally friendly methods.

Mineral Resources Engineers can follow a wide range of professional careers focusing on the exploitation of various fossil fuels in energy production (natural gas, supersaturated natural gas, petroleum, coal) and other energy resources (geothermal fluids), as well as various industrial minerals and metals.

Our graduates find jobs both in the public and the private sectors of the Greek economy. A large percentage of the graduates pursue graduate studies in Universities both in Greece and abroad.