Our top-rated, internationally-known department provides students access to associated research centres and the latest geodetic instruments. More than 500 students around the globe have obtained postgraduate degrees from GGE, going on to become faculty members, researchers, and professionals in well-recognized universities research institutes, industries and companies worldwide. We normally have about 60 graduate students in the program from all over the world. Students have access to well-equipped labs with modern hardware, software, and a wide-variety of geodetic instruments. Our associated research centres include the Ocean Mapping Group, Canadian Centre for Geodetic Engineering, Geodetic Research Laboratory, and the Geographical Engineering Group.

MEng and MScE applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in a related field geology,physics, math, engineering, and science from an accredited University. PhD applicants should hold a Master’s degree in geodesy and/or geomatics, or have related experience. All applicants should have a minimum 3.0 (or B Average, 70%). Applicants are required to submit a complete application. International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed international English language testing system (IELTS) band 7 and/or a TOEFL score of 92. We offer a post-graduate diploma in Mapping/Charting which is only available for members of the Canadian Forces Department of National Defense.