Admissions

Please read the following information carefully before applying. It should provide all you need to know regarding applying for graduate programs in the Geomatics Engineering Department and offer links for further information.

To apply online please go to:

Online Application Form

Visiting Student Application Form

International Requirements for Admission

Degree Programs

The Department of Geomatics Engineering offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Engineering (MEng), thesis and courses-only routes, Master of Science in Geomatics Engineering (MSc(Eng)), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in the areas of  earth observation: positioning, navigation and wireless location; GIS and land tenure, and digital imaging systems. In addition, the Department offers the Master of Engineering (Courses-Only and Thesis route) with specialization in Engineering for the Environment.

Areas of Specialization

The Department of Geomatics Engineering offers four major areas of Specialization;

Earth Observation
Positioning, Navigation and Wireless Location
GIS and Land Tenure
Digital Imaging Systems

Entrance Requirements

As our Department receives applications from many more students than can possibly be admitted, only the most qualified are considered, and in most cases only students with first-class academic standing are admitted. We can only accept applicants with high academic records and very good credentials. Grading systems vary widely.   

Two( 2) Official Sets Of Transcripts (and degree certificates from those institutions that do not indicate the awarding of degrees on the transcript) from all post-secondary institutions attended, regardless of the number of courses taken or the amount of time spent there. Transcripts and degree certificates issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified, word-for-word English translations. To be considered official, all academic records must be received in envelopes that have been sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution.

Two (2) reference letters accompanied with the University of Calgary reference letter ranking forms, from referees prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.  To access the reference letter ranking forms click here

Canadian Universities   --  GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system (72% or better) for your last two undergraduate years or 20 courses, whichever is greater.  When you have taken less than 20 courses in the last two years, we count back in increments of one term.  All courses in a term must be used and not simply the best 20 courses.  You can’t split a term to obtain a total of 20 courses.

Ghana --Second Class Honours- Upper Division

India   --  First Class or First Division (minimum of 72%) Bachelor's and Master's degrees Arts or Science, or Bachelor's degree from Indian Institute of Technology/Management with an average of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale.Iran -- 15.00/20Japan   --  High Second Class  standing (approximately GPA 2.4 on a 3.0 system, or better.)Middle East    --  80-85% average.Pakistan and Bangladesh   --  First Class or First Division ( min. 72-73%) Bachelor's and Master's degrees.People's Republic of China    --  B+   average, 85% or better.Philippines   --  First Class Bachelor's and Master's degrees to enter Master's program.Taiwan    --  A  average  -  80% or better.United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand (and other Commonwealth countries whose university systems follow those of Great Britain)    --   minimum Upper Second Class Honours degree.United States  -  B  average  --  at least 3.0 on a 4.0  system or the equivalent in other systems.Students are also required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 system to remain in the graduate program.

 

English Language Proficiency

Students whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of proficiency in English by passing the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination with a score of 550 minimum paper-based or a score of 80 on the internet-based test. Applicants may also provide a proof of proficiency in English by passing the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination with a minimum of 7.0. Students with scores that are more than two years old must re-write the examination.  Completion of the English for Academic Purposes, (EAP) Progam, Tier 3, offered in the Faculty of Education, at the University of Calgary with a grade of A- or better is also accepted. GRE tests are not accepted. Full admission will not be granted before the Department of Geomatics and the Faculty of Graduate Studies receives the official or verified test score.

Deadlines for Applying

Admission International Transcripts Canadian & US Transcripts 

Admission Date	International Admissions(Departmental Deadlines)	Canadian and Permanent Resident Admissions(Departmental Deadlines)
September	March 31	September 1
January	July 31	January 1
May	November 30	May 1
July	January 30	July 1

The application fee of $100.00 CND for Canadian citizens and permanent residents and Please be advised, your application will not be circulated to the faculty members, for assessment of suitability to the program, until all required documents and the application fee have been received. Circulation of a file to the faculty members takes 6 - 8 weeks. For International applicants, receiving immigration papers it is taking 2 - 3 months longer than it did as a result of increased security measures at immigration offices. The sooner an applicant has all their paperwork sent to the Graduate Program Administrator in the Department of Geomatics Engineering, the sooner the applicant's file will be circulated to the faculty members of Geomatics Engineering. Courses towards MSc and PhD degrees, through the Department of Geomatics Engineering, are not available as online courses. The application fee of $100.00 CND for Canadian citizens and permanent residents and $130.00 for international students (students who will be attending on a Study Permit), can be paid by cheque or money order. You can also pay by credit card by contacting Nurani Mawji, in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, her email address is, mawji@ucalgary.ca   Please make your cheque or money order out to the University of Calgary. Send your application fee to; Department of Geomatics Engineering University of Calgary 2500 University Dr. N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4

If after reading the above information, you feel you have met the admission requirements, you can apply on line at; www.gradapplication.ucalgary.ca/app/instructions.asp

Your application will not be looked at until the application fee is received and THERE IS NO REFUND OF THE APPLICATION FEE.

Further Information if necessary, contact:
Ms. Melissa Ostrowski
Graduate Program Administrator
Department of Geomatics Engineering
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW,
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Email: mostrows@ucalgary.ca
Tel: (403) 220-4979 Fax: (403) 284-1980

Further information about studying at the University of Calgary can be found at;

Geomatics Engineering Website
University of Calgary website
Faculty of Graduate Studies 
Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar
Center for International Students and Study Abroad
Residence Service Office
email: rezserv@ucalgary.ca
email: famserv@ucalgary.ca

 

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