Course at a Glance

BachelorDegree level
Ottawa (Main Campus), CanadaLocation
Geomatics and Spatial AnalysisField of study
EnglishLanguage of instruction
Ottawa (Main Campus)Campus
$48,000Fees
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About this programme

The field of geomatics uses science and information technologies to gather and manage spatial data. It draws on a variety of disciplines such as geography, cartography, photogrammetrics, computer science, mathematics and statistics, as well as geographic information systems, global positioning systems, and remote sensing.

The applications of geomatics include health-care planning, epidemiology, criminology, environmental and resources monitoring and urban planning. As such, it is ubiquitous in today’s society; there are numerous examples of this including the creation of the Centre for Geography and Exploration in Ottawa, the evolution of Google Maps, the navigation of autonomous vehicles, and the growing use of satellite remote sensing of the environment. The 12 course-unit option in Geomatics allows students to develop competencies in geomatics applications in view of applying them to a wide variety of fields and disciplines. This option can be integrated into most of the BA and BSc programs of the Faculty of Arts. The table below includes only the option-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the possible combinations available within the Faculty of Arts. Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2021-2022 calendars for the previous requirements. Course List CodeTitleUnits Compulsory courses GEG 2320GIS and the Digital Earth3 Units GEG 3105Earth Observation3 Units GEG 3312Digital Earth Analysis Modeling3 Units Optional Courses 3 course units from:3 Units GEG 4120 Spatial Data Science GEG 4121 Applications of Remote Sensing in the Polar Regions GEG 4301 Coding the Digital Earth Total: 12 Units Back to top

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University & programme

University of Ottawa

Canada

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English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
Study modefull-time

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Entry requirements

English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English test required if the last three years of study were completed in English in an eligible country; uOttawa reserves the right to request a test at any time. · Application fee: CAD 104.00 · Deposit: CAD 2000.00

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Cost & scholarships

Tuition$48,000 CAD / year≈ $35,294 / year
Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.

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Application timeline

Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.

1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
2Submit application1–3 weeks
3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
4Apply for visa4–8 weeks

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Microprogram Geomatics