The Master’s in Applied Geomatics at Acadia University is a 2 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Acadia University, located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, is a prestigious Canadian institution renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and research. Established in 1838, Acadia offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, professional studies, and more. With a focus on providing a personalized and transformative learning experience, Acadia University fosters a tight-knit community where students thrive academically and personally. The university's picturesque campus, situated in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, provides an ideal environment for intellectual exploration, innovation, and growth. Acadia University is dedicated to equipping its graduates with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to succeed in their chosen fields and make a meaningful impact on the world.
Master’s in Applied Geomatics at Acadia University
The Master of Science in Applied Geomatics is a two-year program focused on collaborative research, coursework, and data interpretation. During this joint program between Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), you will complete sets of courses at each of the two schools, and complete a research thesis or research project under the joint supervision of faculty from Acadia and the NSCC’s Applied Geomatics Research Group. Through this program, you will become skilled in the assembly, analysis, interpretation and presentation of biological, geological or environmental data – addressing an approved research subject and problem. By completion, you will be fully competent to tackle existing or predicted environmental problems from solid theoretical and practical foundations using a variety of skills, and an array of new technologies. Show less
Acadia University is a prestigious Canadian institution located in the scenic town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1838, Acadia has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, professional studies, and more. With a commitment to personalized education and small class sizes, Acadia provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The university's beautiful campus, nestled in the picturesque Annapolis Valley, offers a vibrant and close-knit community where students can immerse themselves in a rich academic and social experience. Acadia University is dedicated to preparing its students for success by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to thrive in their chosen careers and contribute meaningfully to society.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
