The University of Tehran, Department of Mining Engineering was among the first four engineering departments established in the University of Tehran. The main responsibility of this department as the first formal education institution in mining engineering in Iran, was to train experts and professionals who could help exploiting the substantial potential of the country in natural resources, mineral deposits, and mining prospects. Within last 72 years, many mining engineers have received education and training in this school in various levels. These graduates have been successfully worked in exploration, mining, geotechnical and geological engineering, rock mechanics, mineral processing, petroleum engineering, water extraction, and industrial mineral applications in and outside the country. Currently, the School of Mining Engineering has about 290 undergraduate and 135 graduate students.