University of Calgary offers Geomatics Engineering - PhD, a doctorate in Civil Engineering & Construction programme in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 3 years
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This is a thesis-based Doctor of Philosophy in Geomatics Engineering at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering. The program covers measurement, computation and design across areas including physical geodesy, GNSS theory and applications, Earth observation and geocomputation, drawing on field work, laboratory experiments and computer modelling. Students complete graduate coursework, a professional development seminar, and a written field-of-study examination followed by an oral examination on the thesis proposal, before undertaking original research culminating in a dissertation defended in an open oral examination. The nominal completion time is three years of full-time study, with a maximum of six years permitted. Admission is offered for the September, January and July intakes, with application deadlines that vary for domestic and international applicants. Graduates pursue research and technical careers in surveying, remote sensing, GNSS positioning, and related geospatial fields in industry, government and academia.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.50 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an MSc degree or equivalent from a recognised institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants submit two reference letters, a current CV and a statement of purpose, and must successfully complete a written field-of-study examination and an oral examination on the thesis proposal as part of admission/candidacy. No standardised English-language test is listed as required for the program itself. Applications are accepted for the September, January and July intakes, with deadlines varying for domestic and international applicants.
