Bachelor's degree in Geoinformation and Geomatics Engineering

Barcelona School of Building Construction (EPSEB)

The extensive application of ICTs in the field of geoinformation (or georeferenced spatial data) has created the need for professionals in this area of knowledge. The bachelor’s degree in Geoinformation and Geomatics Engineering intends to respond to this need. It will train you for a career in fields such as geographic information systems, the use of geoinformation for mobile applications and big data processing, global positioning and navigation systems, smart cities, fleet management, photogrammetry (including the use of drones and UAVs), remote sensing, geodesy and surveying.

General details

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

Language of instruction

Check the language of instruction for each subject (and timetable) in the course guide in the curriculum.

Information on language use in the classroom and students’ language rights.

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

Admission

Places: 40
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Legalisation of foreign documents: All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.

Curriculum

First semester

Algebra 6
Calculus 6
Computer-Assisted Design 6
Geographic Information and Cartography 6
Informatics 6

Second semester

Third semester

Fourth semester

Fifth semester

Sixth semester

Seventh semester

Eighth semester

Bachelor's Thesis 12
Expert Reports 4.5
Geoinformation Sensors and Capture Systems 4.5
Gis Project Design and Management 4.5
High-Precision Processing of Gnss Data 4.5
Hydrographic and Underground Surveying 4.5
Programming for Geoinformation Applications 4.5
Remote Sensing Project 4.5
Terrestrial and Uav Photogrammetry 4.5

CompulsoryECTS
OptionalECTS
ProjectECTS

Professional opportunities

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.

Quality accreditation

Check the degree’s main quality indicators in the University Studies in Catalonia portal of the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency. Find information on topics such as degree evaluation results, student satisfaction and graduate employment data.

Further information