Program Overview

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Geomatics Engineering

The Geomatics Engineering program at the University of Calgary is a Master of Science (MSc) degree that is thesis-based. This program typically takes two years of full-time study beyond a bachelor's degree.

Program Overview

The Department of Geomatics offers worldwide excellence in graduate education and research, with students learning from faculty members who have earned an international as well as national reputation. Varied and exciting careers in geomatics engineering involve skills ranging from computer modeling and lab experiments to field work, providing a satisfying indoor/outdoor balance in one of the emerging information technologies of the 21st Century.

Completing this Program

• Courses: Topics may include physical geodesy, GNSS theory and applications, Earth observation for the environment, geocomputation, and more.
• Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original theoretical or practical research thesis.
• Professional Development Seminar: Students take a professional development course on communication styles, presentation skills, and more.

Specializations

• 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)
• Wearable Technology Interdisciplinary Specialization

Outcomes

Graduates of this 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.

Thesis-based Program

Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend it in an open oral defense.

Courses

A minimum of four courses with at least two Geomatics Engineering specific graduate courses and professional seminars.

Time Commitment

Two years full-time; four years maximum.

Supervisor

A supervisor is required and must agree to oversee the student's research before admission will be granted.

Fees and Funding

See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.

Admission Requirements

• GPA: A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
• Minimum Education: A four-year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Work Samples: None.
• Documents: A C.V. and a Statement of Purpose.
• Reference Letters: Two.
• Test Scores: None.

English Language Proficiency (ELP)

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT including TOEFL iBT Home Edition) minimum score of 86 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (with no section less than 6.0).
• 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 (no section less than 60).
• Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) minimum of B+ in each course.
• Duolingo English Test obtaining a minimum score of 125 (with no sub-score below 105).

Deadlines

• For admission on September 1: Canadians and permanent residents, July 1 application deadline; International students, March 1 application deadline.
• For admission on January 1: Canadians and permanent residents, November 1 application deadline; International students, July 1 application deadline.
• For admission on July 1: Canadians and permanent residents, May 1 application deadline; International students, January 1 application deadline.

Supervisors

The following faculty members are available to supervise this degree:

1. Yang Gao - Accepting Inquiries - High-Precision GNSS and GNSS/INS Integration
2. Derek Lichti - Accepting Inquiries - Terrestrial laser scanning, 3D range imaging, Dual fluoroscopic imaging
3. Kyle O'Keefe - Accepting Inquiries - Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Satellite and Ground-based Wireless Location, Ultra-wideband Ranging, Estimation for Navigation and Wireless Location
4. Emmanuel Stefanakis - Accepting Inquiries
5. Xin Wang - Accepting Inquiries - GeoAI, Spatial Data Mining, Smart Cities, Location-based Social Networks
6. Linlin (Lincoln) Xu - Seeking Students - AI and Machine Learning, Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Data Science, Environmental Monitoring
7. Hongzhou Yang - Seeking Students - High precision navigation, High-definition mapping, Autonomous driving

Related Programs

If you're interested in this program, you might want to explore other UCalgary programs:

• Geomatics Engineering - Course-based MEng, PhD
• Biomedical Engineering - Thesis-based MEng, Thesis-based MSc, PhD
• Civil Engineering - Course-based MEng, Thesis-based MEng, Thesis-based MSc, PhD
• Computational Media Design - Thesis-based MSc, PhD
• Computer Science - Thesis-based MSc, PhD
• Electrical and Computer Engineering - Course-based MEng, Course-based MEng (Software), Thesis-based MEng, Thesis-based MSc, Thesis-based PhD
• Environmental Design - Thesis-based MEDes, PhD
• Geography - Course-based MGIS, Thesis-based MA, Thesis-based MSc, PhD
• Geoscience - Thesis-based MSc, Course-based MSc, PhD
• Kinesiology - Course-based MKin, Thesis-based MSc, Thesis-based PhD
• Sustainable Energy Development - Course-based MSc

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