BSc. Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Engineering
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThis degree in geomatic engineering focuses on measuring and mapping the earth using advanced technology. You will study surveying, satellite positioning, and geographic information systems. KNUST offers it through the College of Engineering, one of Ghana's leading engineering schools.
What geomatic (geodetic) engineering actually covers
Geomatic engineering blends traditional surveying with modern spatial technology. Programmes of this kind typically teach precise measurement of land and features, GPS and satellite data handling, map-making, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). You build skills in data collection, computer modelling, and spatial analysis, which are used across many industries.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry into this programme at KNUST is competitive. The College of Engineering accepts students from Agriculture, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds, so your SHS subject choices must fit one of those lines. To stand a good chance, you need strong grades in your WASSCE results, especially in mathematics and the sciences. You can check with the university whether your specific grades meet the current requirement.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Technical Studies
Aggregate needed
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc. Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Land surveyor
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyst
- Remote sensing specialist
- Cartographer
- Geodesist
- Urban and regional planner
- Infrastructure project surveyor