Bachelor’s degree in Geoinformation and Geomatics Engineering

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Bachelor's degree in Geoinformation and Geomatics Engineering

Barcelona School of Building Construction (EPSEB)

Duration
4 years
Study load
240 ECTS credits (including the bachelor's thesis). One credit is equivalent to a study load of 25-30 hours.
Delivery
Face-to-face
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Fees and grants
Approximate fees per academic year: €1,107 (€2,553 for non-EU residents). Consult the public fees system based on income (grants and payment options).
Location
Barcelona School of Building Construction (EPSEB)
Official degree
Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register
Places
40
Registration and enrolment
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Legalisation of foreign documents
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Subjects ECTS credits Type
First semester

Algebra

Algebra

6 Compulsory

Calculus

Calculus

6 Compulsory

Computer-Assisted Design

Computer-Assisted Design

6 Compulsory

Geographic Information and Cartography

Geographic Information and Cartography

6 Compulsory

Informatics

Informatics

6 Compulsory
Second semester

Electromagnetism and Optics

Electromagnetism and Optics

6 Compulsory

Geomorphology

Geomorphology

6 Compulsory

Mathematical Methods

Mathematical Methods

6 Compulsory

Mechanics

Mechanics

6 Compulsory

Surveying Instruments and Methods

Surveying Instruments and Methods

6 Compulsory
Third semester

Digital Cartography

Digital Cartography

6 Compulsory

Fundamentals of Civil Engineering

Fundamentals of Civil Engineering

4.5 Compulsory

Geometric Geodesy

Geometric Geodesy

6 Compulsory

Geophysics

Geophysics

4.5 Compulsory

Mathematical Cartography

Mathematical Cartography

4.5 Compulsory

Observation Adjustment in Geomatics

Observation Adjustment in Geomatics

6 Compulsory
Fourth semester

Business Organisation and Management

Business Organisation and Management

6 Compulsory

Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems

6 Compulsory

GIS Databases

GIS Databases

6 Compulsory

Global Satellite Positioning Systems

Global Satellite Positioning Systems

6 Compulsory

Physical Geodesy

Physical Geodesy

4.5 Compulsory
Fifth semester

Design and Implementation of Geoservices

Design and Implementation of Geoservices

6 Compulsory

Digital Image Processing

Digital Image Processing

6 Compulsory

Digital Photogrammetry

Digital Photogrammetry

7.5 Compulsory

Network Design, Observation and Adjustment

Network Design, Observation and Adjustment

6 Compulsory

Remote Sensing

Remote Sensing

4.5 Compulsory
Sixth semester

3D Data Processing

3D Data Processing

4.5 Compulsory

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering

4.5 Compulsory

Smart Cities

Smart Cities

4.5 Compulsory

Spatial Databases

Spatial Databases

4.5 Compulsory

Surveying in Civil Engineering

Surveying in Civil Engineering

6 Compulsory

Urbanism and Regional Planning

Urbanism and Regional Planning

6 Compulsory
Seventh semester

Big Data for Geoservices

Big Data for Geoservices

6 Compulsory

Cadastre

Cadastre

6 Compulsory

Geomatics Projects

Geomatics Projects

6 Compulsory

Non-Conventional Surveys

Non-Conventional Surveys

6 Compulsory

Spatial Data Infrastructure

Spatial Data Infrastructure

6 Compulsory
Eighth semester

Expert Reports

Expert Reports

4.5 Optional

Geoinformation Sensors and Capture Systems

Geoinformation Sensors and Capture Systems

4.5 Optional

Gis Project Design and Management

Gis Project Design and Management

4.5 Optional

High-Precision Processing of Gnss Data

High-Precision Processing of Gnss Data

4.5 Optional

Hydrographic and Underground Surveying

Hydrographic and Underground Surveying

4.5 Optional

Programming for Geoinformation Applications

Programming for Geoinformation Applications

4.5 Optional

Remote Sensing Project

Remote Sensing Project

4.5 Optional

Terrestrial and Uav Photogrammetry

Terrestrial and Uav Photogrammetry

4.5 Optional

Bachelor's Thesis

Bachelor's Thesis

12 Project
Professional opportunities
  • Companies providing terrestrial, aerial and satellite geoinformation solutions and value-added solutions based on big geodata and for mobile applications.
  • Companies that design, deploy and manage geographic information systems (GISs).
  • Construction and civil engineering companies and surveyors.
  • Public bodies: cartographic and geographic institutes, city councils, technical departments of ministries, etc.
  • The study of environmental variables and measurement of land and maritime resources for urban, rural and regional development planning.
  • Data acquisition in the form of land, architectural and archaeological surveys, as well as layouts and measurements related to civil works and building construction.
  • Management, planning, valuation, administration and assessment of urban and rural property.
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