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4 Geoinformatics Degree Programs in Canada
SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology
- Calgary, Canada
Diploma
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Geomatics Engineering Technology program will provide you with extensive practical skills combined with a broad theoretical background to acquire tools and techniques used in: land surveying, remote sensing, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), global navigation satellite systems (GPS), photogrammetry, geography and digital mapping.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change | YORK UNIVERSITY
Certificate in Geomatics: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
- Toronto, Canada
Certificate
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Geomatics encompasses the logic, art, science, and technology involved in collecting, managing, and communicating geographically-referenced information in its many forms. The Geomatics Certificate combines the study and immersion within the major developments experienced in geographical information science, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and global positioning systems by linking theories and science to experiences that intersect hardware, software, equipment, algorithms, and techniques.
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Certificate in Geographic Information Science
- Prince Albert, Canada
Certificate
Full time
32 weeks
Blended, On-Campus
English
Geographic information science (GIS) is a relatively new field that uses computer technology to link maps to digital data. Resource managers and urban planners rely on the expertise of GIS technicians when they are making critical decisions about asset management, environmental assessment, development, and harvest. GIS skills are applicable in any organization that maintains assets in the environment.
Vancouver Island University
Master of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
- Nanaimo, Canada
Master degree
English
Take your love of mapping things out, analyzing data and using spatial science to predict change to the next level with a Master of Geographic Information Systems Applications at VIU. GIS master’s program graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in areas such as forestry, resource management, urban and rural planning, government, banking, transportation and many more. The MGISA program is available to students with any undergraduate degree who have experience or training with GIS. This online Master of Geographical Information System covers both academic and practical application of spatial analysis, learning in classrooms and working hands-on with ArcGIS by ESRI GIS software.
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Geoinformatics degree programs offer a unique blend of geographic science and technology, enabling you to analyze spatial data and understand complex environmental patterns. You'll gain skills that are increasingly vital in various sectors, including urban planning, disaster management, and natural resource management.
Through courses in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS), you'll learn to apply advanced modeling tools to visualize and interpret data. Students build confidence as they engage with practical projects, collaborating on industry-linked assignments that reflect real-world challenges. At the graduate level, programs often focus on research methods, helping you prepare for advanced studies or professional practice.
In Canada, the educational approach emphasizes hands-on learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates to thrive globally. As a student of geoinformatics, you'll find opportunities across government agencies, private firms, and non-profits, where your expertise in spatial data management will be highly regarded in sectors addressing sustainable development and environmental issues.