Geomatics Graduate Certificate

The University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, founded in 1873, is a large public institution with around 32,000 students and a vibrant campus life rooted in leadership and service. Offering more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programmes across five colleges, UNG blends a strong liberal arts foundation with career-focused majors. Its picturesque campus in North Georgia delivers a balance of rigorous academics and outdoor living that appeals to many international and domestic students.

UNG places emphasis on leadership development, hands-on learning and community engagement through internships, practicum placements and student organizations. Academic pathways span business, education, arts and sciences, health and technology, supported by faculty committed to mentoring and applied research. The university's size allows for diverse course offerings while keeping student support accessible and personal.

International students benefit from specialized services including orientation, immigration advising and cultural programs that ease the transition to US study. With roughly 2,500 international peers, UNG offers networking opportunities and a welcoming environment for global learners. Career services, cooperative education and alumni networks help graduates pursue employment or further study both in the United States and internationally.

The Geomatics Graduate Certificate at University of North Georgia is a non-degree program for students who want to work in land surveying and geomatics. This one-year program helps students develop skills to work as land surveyors and geomatics professionals. The program's main advantage is its incorporation of the latest technology to improve accuracy and precision in spatial data collection.

The curriculum includes subjects like legal aspects of surveying, professional practice of surveying, terrestrial LIDAR methods, and aerial geomatics methods. Students also develop skills in spatial data collection and analysis, and learn to use the latest technology in geomatics. The program requires students to complete a minimum of 9 credit hours at UNG and maintain a 2.5 GPA in all required Geomatics courses.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as land surveyors, geomatics professionals, mapping technicians, geographic information systems (GIS) analysts, or spatial data specialists. They can work in industries like construction, engineering, or government, and can be employed by surveying firms, government agencies, or private companies.