BSc. Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Obuasi Campus
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 qualifyBSc. Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology's Obuasi Campus trains you in the science of precisely measuring and mapping the earth. It is an engineering discipline focused on land surveying, satellite positioning, and spatial data. This page explains what the programme covers, how competitive entry is, and where it can take you.
What geomatic engineering actually covers
Geomatic engineering combines traditional land surveying with modern digital technologies. Programmes of this kind usually cover GPS and GNSS positioning, total station surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). You learn to collect accurate measurements of land, build digital maps, and analyse spatial data for construction, mining, and environmental projects. The field suits people who are precise, comfortable with mathematics, and curious about technology.
Who can get in and how competitive it is
KNUST admits students from Business, General Science, and Home Economics backgrounds to this programme. That is unusual for an engineering degree and gives a wider range of SHS leavers a chance. Entry is competitive, so you will need strong grades in your WASSCE subjects to secure a place. For comparison, the same programme at KAAF University College and University of Mines and Technology is less competitive, which may be worth considering if your results are more modest. Check your subject grades against the requirements to see which route fits you.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Business
- General Science
- Home Economics
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
- GIS analyst
- Geodesist
- Remote sensing specialist
- Mining surveyor