The Department of Mining Engineering at the Middle East Technical University is committed to being an internationally reputable institution, using cutting-edge technologies in education and research; advancing cooperation and collaboration with national and international institutions through student, instructor and researcher exchange programs; strengthening the graduate programs to make the department a base for advance education; bolstering the strong ties with the mineral industry.

METU Mining Engineering Department Undergraduate Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET