The initiative for founding a faculty in Bor was part of the ambitious developmental plans in the areas of mining and metallurgy in 1960. The proposal came from the Bor Mining and Smelting Basin, the Municipality of Bor, and the District of Zaje ar.
Studies last five academic years, namely ten semesters.
Instruction at the Mining Department is identical for all students in the first year of study. At this Faculty doctoral degrees are offered in the area of engineering sciences in the fields of mining, metallurgy or chemical technology. The Faculty also publishes textbooks and other professional literature. The Faculty library holdings total some 20,000 units. A reading room is also avaliable.