Overview

About the Programme

The Geomatics programme at the University of Cape Town, awarded by the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, offers the following streams within the degree programme:

BSc(Geomatics) in Geoinformatics, a four year Geomatics degree majoring in either Computer Science or Environmental and Geographic Science.

BSc(Geomatics) in Surveying, a four year Geomatics degree majoring in Surveying.

Students wishing to specialise further may register for a Masters (or a Doctoral degree if a Masters degree has been attained) and join the large team of enthusiastic and multi-national postgraduate students. Entrance Merit Scholarships are available from the University of Cape Town for new postgraduate students. The closing date for applications is the 31st November. This handbook is targeted at undergraduate students, and prospective postgraduate students should refer to the Geomatics web page for more details of postgraduate options.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Mathematics for Engineers

Statistics

Geographic Information Systems

Surveying

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Urban Planning View 10 other Bachelors in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Current learners at school must make sure that all examination results from Grade 11 until September of grade 12 are submitted. Failure to submit these results may result in delays.

Documents must be submitted as certified electronic copies

Portfolio

Include a one-page written motivation in your portfolio giving reasons for wanting to study in this programme

Please include together with your portfolio and written motivation, certified copies of all your most recent school results and ALL tertiary institution results if you have studied anything after high school

You may also submit copies or photographs of any other creative work such as drawings, sketches, paintings, or made objects (e.g. ceramics, clothing, carpentry, jewellery, wirework, beadwork, etc.)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

71120 ZAR / year

≈ 71120 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the Programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Town

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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