University of New Brunswick - Fredericton
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton

3 Bailey Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Bachelor of Science - Engineering - Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering (Optional Co-op)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Everything leaves an impression. In this way, spatial information exists in all aspects of human activity. In Geodesy and Geomatics, students will analyze data about the Earth’s surface to solve complex problems. This  specialized field of study is useful in many circumstances, including: fighting climate change, creating tsunami warning systems, urban planning, constructing pipelines, operating navigation systems, understanding public health, recreating crime scenes, and numerous other examples. 

The Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering program is available as a major or minor as part of a four-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. The Faculty has been preparing graduates for success in their engineering careers since 1854, when UNB was the first university in Canada to introduce an engineering program. 

UNB is one of only two certified Geomatics programs in the country. The world-class education and research on the subject has resulted in a 100% employment rate for the students.

The graduates have gone on to help design and build bridges, make cleaner fuels and next-generation wireless communications tools. Researchers in the Faculty are developing technologies to help improve satellite imagery used by Google Earth and the Canadian Department of National Defence. Others are helping develop biofuels and renewable energy.

Hands-on learning
  • Course labs
  • Work co-op placements
  • Summer employment opportunities
Skills students will acquire
  • Land Surveying
  • Remote Sensing
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GPS)
  • Photogrammetry
  • Hydrographic Surveying

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

75%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

September 6, 2024

Submission deadline

June 1, 2025

Open date

September 6, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$125 CAD

Application fee

$21337 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

International Health Insurance Fee: $770 per year
Facilities Improvement Fee: $218 per year
Facility Access Fee: $182 per year
Student Union Fee: $134 per year
Wellness Fee: $65 per year