Program Overview

Introduction to the Degree in Geoinformation and Geomatics Engineering

The Geoinformation field consists of georeferenced spatial data used to manage the surrounding territory and phenomena. It is estimated that 80% of corporate database data worldwide is geoinformation. The massive application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the geoinformation field has generated a need for specialized professionals.

Overview of the Degree

The Degree in Geoinformation and Geomatics Engineering aims to respond to this demand for professionals. Students will acquire a formation that will enable them to develop their careers in areas such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the use of geoinformation for mobile applications, and the treatment of massive data (Big Data), global positioning systems (GPS-GNSS), smart cities, fleet control, photogrammetry (including the use of unmanned vehicles - drones and UAV), remote sensing, geodesy, and topography.

Course Structure

In the first year, students will study common subjects for all engineering degrees, with an emphasis on geoinformation and cartography, geomatic instruments and methods, and computer-aided design. From the second year onwards, students will delve deeper into the specific subjects of the degree and will be able to take courses related to:

• Global positioning systems (GPS-GNSS)
• Smart cities
• Big data treatment
• Use of geoinformation for mobile applications
• Implementation of geoservices
• Spatial databases
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Digital photogrammetry (including the use of drones)

General Information and Admission

• Duration: 4 years
• Lective load: 240 ECTS credits
• Study plan - Teaching guide
• Schedules
• Academic calendar
• New admission places: 50
• Change of studies places: 5
• Consult prices, scholarships, and payment modalities
• Situations that give rise to deductions or exemption from enrollment fees
• Official title: Registered in the Ministry's register

Admission Information

• Access to the university pre-enrollment portal: Accesnet
• Pre-enrollment code: 31087
• Cut-off mark: 6.979 (June 2025)
• Admission profile: It is recommended to have taken the baccalaureate in science and technology or CFGS
• Weightings: subjects to improve the grade (baccalaureate students)
• Credit recognition tables for students from CFGS
• Other access routes

Practical Training

The learning process is continuous and applied, with approximately 50% of the degree's credits dedicated to practical training, which takes place in the school's laboratories and specialized classrooms.

Final Degree Project

In the last year, students will work on a project in the field of geoinformation and geomatics engineering technologies. The project is of a professional nature and serves to synthesize and integrate the competencies acquired during the studies.

Career Opportunities

The degree in Geoinformation and Geomatics Engineering offers a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Global positioning systems (GPS-GNSS)
• Smart cities
• Big data treatment
• Mobile applications
• Fleet control
• Photogrammetry
• Remote sensing
• Geodesy
• Topography