Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics

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Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics

Gain a holistic understanding of our world and how it works, from our cities and societies to our environment and earth systems. Check out what makes us unique, and discover the benefits we offer!

Get a head start!

Understand our world! Our programs provide you with a holistic and multi-faceted understanding of our world, and the issues our environment, people and planet face today. You’ll come out of our programs with the knowledge and hands-on skills that will make you highly employable.

We ensure you have the most useful learning experience through classes that provided computer-based geographical analysis skills and fieldwork experience in addition to conventional lectures. Learn to use technologies such as cartography and geomatics to solve geographical questions, and gain unforgettable field experience in Ottawa's backyard, Canada’s north and around the globe.

We also provide several options to enhance your learning experience such as the CO-OP program, where you get four paid internships and come out of your degree with real work experience, making you much more employable and giving you a big head start on your career.

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Our programs

Undergraduate programs

Programs in Geography, Environmental Studies or Geomatics open doors to a multitude of careers and graduate studies options. Explore the career opportunities that are as diverse as the nature of our programs, or build on your knowledge and conduct research through graduate studies.

Graduate programs

In the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, we contribute to the body of knowledge in our diverse fields through high-quality teaching and excellence in research. We prepare specialized teachers and researchers to meet the demands of various public, private and community agencies.

Welcome

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Arts

Welcome to the 2024 fall semester!

"...stay curious, and engage actively in your studies."

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Arts

GAIA, your Geography and Environmental Studies Student Association Welcomes You!

Hello! I'm Ryleigh, GAIA president and fourth-year student majoring in Physical Geography and Geomatics with a minor in Environmental Studies.

Phipps-Langlois Seminars

Nov 21

The ‘early Anthropocene’ in North America.

All are welcome to attend this presentation of the Phipps-Langlois Seminars offered by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come, l…

Dec 5

Mapping the Future: The Role of AI in Modern Geography and Urban Analysis.

All are welcome to attend this presentation of the Phipps-Langlois Seminars offered by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come, l…

Nov 7

Moving Metrics: Topologies of Financialization and Managerialism in Ontario's Universities.

All are welcome to attend this presentation of the Phipps-Langlois Seminars offered by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come, l…

Oct 24

Northeastern Haiti in the age of neoliberalism. A piece of territory, identified, coveted and instrumentalized.

All are welcome to attend this presentation of the Phipps-Langlois Seminars offered by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come, l…

Sep 19

Transdisciplinary Action Research for Sustainability Transitions: Co-production, experimentation and social learning.

All are welcome to attend this presentation of the Phipps-Langlois Seminars offered by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come, l…

Oct 3

Polar Film Festival 2024

All are welcome to attend this presentation of the Phipps-Langlois Seminars offered by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come, l…

Student experience

Whether you’re a prospective student or are currently enrolled, we’ve got you covered. With scholarships and bursaries to student associations and faculty events, we want you to get the most out of your time at uOttawa. Enrich your experience by checking out the following resources.

Scholarships and bursaries

Student associations

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