Geomatics (Certificate) is a certificate in Civil Engineering & Construction programme taught at Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 903 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 903 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This certificate provides an introduction to the methods, techniques and practices of geomatics, covering cartography, geospatial databases, geographic information systems, remote sensing and geo-informatics. Students develop practical skills for capturing, managing and analyzing spatial data used across environmental, urban-planning and resource-management fields. The program totals 30 credits, with up to 15 credits eligible for recognition of prior learning, and is estimated at one year of full-time study, with flexible full-time or part-time pacing. It offers distance and hybrid course options. Admission is offered for the Fall, Winter and Summer terms. The certificate suits students building geomatics skills alongside another discipline or professional practice, delivered through Université Laval's Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Quebec applicants need any DEC diploma. Applicants educated elsewhere in Canada need a secondary school diploma plus one year of university study. International applicants need 13 years of pre-university education or the equivalent. Applicants who are not native French speakers must score at least 361/699 on the TCF-TP test and at least 8/20 on its written-expression component.
