Position yourself ahead of the crowd
Professional master's degree in geomatics engineering
Why take this program?
Take your career to the next level
Focus your career in a specific area OR expand your opportunities across sectors
Gain advanced scientific knowledge that sets you apart from the pack
Prepare yourself for a senior role as you advance your career
Specialize in your area of interest
Earn Engineer In Training status with APEGA
Why study in Calgary?
Calgary is a geomatics engineering hub.
Twenty-five per cent of Canada's geomatics engineering industry is based right here.
Calgary is a young, diverse entrepreneurial city.
More corporate head offices and small businesses per capita than anywhere in Canada.
Calgary is a city of endless possibilities
Learn more about Calgary: Calgary Economic Development video
Where will I go?
Demand for geomatics engineers is growing exponentially. Gain advanced scientific/engineering knowledge that will prepare you to work in:
- Geospatial data science
- Mapping, positioning and navigation
- Autonomous systems
- Satellite Earth observation systems
- Digital imaging and environmental monitoring systems
- Sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT)
A supervisor is not required for this course-based master's degree program
The need for geomatics engineers is high. From consumer-grade technologies that use spatial location - like Roomba or Uber - to high-tech industries like precision agriculture, they’re essential to everybody.
Stephanie Michaud, P.Eng.
Strategic Marketing Manager, Geospatial Field Solutions, Trimble Inc.
Is this program right for me?
Develop advanced knowledge employers are seeking
Complete a course-based master's program in one or two years
Build on your BSc in engineering, computer science, physics or geography
Work with an industry partner, engineering solutions to real-world problems
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What's the 4+1 program?
If you're entering the final year of your undergrad, you can complete an accelerated MEng in geomatics engineering in one additional year of school.
My experience with the MEng at UCalgary was excellent. I was taught how to succeed, both academically and in industry, and the projects developed both my creative and critical-thinking skills.
Randy Ho
MEng student, 2019
If you have any questions, email us at meng@ucalgary.ca
Apply now
We encourage you to apply early as this program receives a high volume of applications and reaches capacity quickly. We send offers to qualified applicants on a rolling basis.