WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering

Consolidating engineering, economics and science capabilities to form WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM: MECE), the School attracts strong industry partnerships and investment in high-tech facilities, operating from campuses in Perth and the historic mining town of Kalgoorlie located in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

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Explore your future at Curtin Kalgoorlie

Curtin Kalgoorlie Information Evening

Whether you’re finishing school or changing careers, join us in Kalgoorlie on Wednesday 20 August to discover your study options and get personalised support.

Our discipline areas

Our undergraduate courses

Our undergraduate courses

Our postgraduate courses

Our postgraduate courses

Curtin Kalgoorlie courses

Curtin Kalgoorlie courses

Explore all WASM: MECE courses

Mineral and Mining Engineering

Curtin ranks #5 in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).

Chemical Engineering

#3 in Australia for Chemical Engineering (ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, 2024).

Our facilities

Our facilities

WASM: MECE have a wide range of facilities available for students, staff and researchers.

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Our people

Our people

Find contact information for WASM: MECE staff.

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Our research

Our research

For more than a century, Curtin University and the WA School of Mines have been at the forefront of research in the mining and resources sector.

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Our network

WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM) students stay connected after graduation through WASM Alumni. Socialise, network and stay in touch.

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Chemical Engineering

Metallurgy

Mining

Energy Engineering