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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geomatics Engineering at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geomatics Engineering is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Schulich School of Engineering (Geomatics Engineering). The PhD program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Specializations: Positioning, Navigation and Wireless Location Geodesy, Remote Sensing and Earth Observation Digital Imaging Systems GIScience and Land Tenure program program program

Faculty: Schulich School of Engineering  |  Department: Geomatics Engineering  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies' requirements and the Schulich School of Engineering requirements, the Department normally requires: a) A minimum of 9 units at the graduate level beyond the Master of Science course requirements, with no fewer than 3 units of Geomatics Engineering specific graduate courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Schulich School of Engineering has established common minimum student admission requirements for all its graduate programs. Departments and graduate programs may have additional requirements over and above those of the Schulich School of Engineering. In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for admission , the Schulich School of Engineering minimum requirements are as follows: a) MSc degree, or transfer from MSc program, or, in exceptional cases, BSc degree or equivalent. b) A minimum admission grade point average of 3.50 on a four-point scale or equivalent. c) Transfer from MSc to PhD program is allowed only after the successful completion of all courses required for the MSc degree with a minimum GPA of 3.50. d) Two reference letters.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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