Overview
Geomatics Engineers get to solve an engaging variety of problems in applications ranging from satellite positioning to environmental monitoring with a common attribute: spatial location.
Our world-renowned Department of Geomatics Engineering at the University of Calgary offers such opportunities through the research-oriented Geomatics Engineering program for graduate students who want to pursue a research career in academia, industry or government.
Outcomes
Industry, government agencies, space agencies, research institutions and academia related to the following sectors: land and industrial surveying, mapping, land tenure, navigation, location services, aerospace, internet of things, environment and hazards, energy and natural resources, agriculture, biomedical, civil, mining, transportation, robotics, automotive, electronics, computer software.
Programme Structure
Specializations include:- Positioning, Navigation and Wireless Location
- Geodesy, Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
- Digital Imaging Systems
- GIScience and Land Tenure
- Energy and Environmental Systems (Interdisciplinary)
- Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Credits
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Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 8 other PhDs in Environmental Engineering in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
GPA
- A minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 point system
- An MSc degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Successfully complete a written field of study examination and an oral examination on the thesis proposal.
- A C.V.
- A Statement of Purpose
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Tuition Fee
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5604 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2802 CAD per semester during 36 months. -
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2402 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1201 CAD per semester during 36 months.
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