Program Overview

Geomatics Engineering

The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Geomatics Engineering is a course-based program that offers students a competitive advantage in an increasingly global economy reliant on digitized location and positioning data. This program is often completed in one or two years of full-time study, and part-time options are available.

Program Overview

The MEng in Geomatics Engineering program is one of only four in Canada and is the largest and most internationally recognized, sparking a strong demand throughout North America for its graduates. With this graduate-level education, students will be well-positioned to advance their careers into management roles across a wide variety of sectors, ranging from unmanned vehicles, robotics, and land and industrial surveying, to aerospace, navigation and location services, energy and natural resources, and agriculture.

MEng Internship

This program offers an 8-to-16 month full-time paid internship with companies across Canada to help students gain engineering work experience in a diverse economy. Limited spots are available.

Completing the Program

• Core courses: 10 courses can be selected from topics including Advanced Topics in Sensor Web and Internet of Things, Digital Image Processing and GNSS Theory and Applications, Spatial Databases and Data Mining, Optical Imaging Metrology, Earth Observation for the Environment, Atmospheric Effects on Satellite Navigation Systems, Geocomputation, and more.
• Accelerated MEng (4+1 program): Students entering their final year of a BSc in engineering or science can take up to three extra-to-degree, pre-approved, senior undergraduate or graduate courses. These course credits will transfer towards the MEng in Geomatics Engineering, leaving students with only seven courses remaining in their master’s degree.

Outcomes

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in 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

A course-based master’s degree in Geomatics Engineering is usually considered a final degree.

Program Details

• Course-based program: 10 courses
• Classroom delivery
• Time commitment: 1-2 years full-time; 6 years maximum; part-time available
• Supervisor: Advisor assigned at the time of registration
• Fees and funding: MEng degrees are self-funded

Admission Requirements

• GPA: A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study
• Minimum education: A four-year baccalaureate degree in geomatics, civil or electrical and computer engineering, or in physics, computer science, geography, or an equivalent degree, from a recognized institution
• Work samples: None
• Documents: One official copy of the final transcript (and degree certificate if the degree is not clearly stated on the transcript) in a signed, sealed envelope from the institution attended
• References: None
• Test scores: None
• English language proficiency (ELP):
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) minimum score of 86
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 180
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59 or higher
  • Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) overall score of 70
  • Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) minimum of B+ in each course
  • Duolingo English Test obtaining a minimum score of 125

Deadlines

• For admission on September 1:
  • Deadline for International applicants: April 1
  • Deadline for Domestic applicants: April 1
• For admission on January 1:
  • Deadline for International applicants: August 20
  • Deadline for Domestic applicants: August 20

To accommodate extended study permit processing times for students from Iran, applications from Iranian applicants for the Fall intake will be accepted until December 1, and for the Winter intake until April 1. This deadline is intended to allow sufficient time for review and study permit application.