Programme in Surveying and Mapping
180 ECTS credits
Education level:
Basic level
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Mathematics of Surveying and Mapping (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to Geomatics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to Estate Law (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Geodesy (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elementary database design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Geographic Information Technology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Cartographic design (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Applied geodesy (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Applied Geographic Information Technology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Scientific Theory and Methods in Geomatics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Engineering surveying (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Geodata Management with FME) (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Biophysical Geography and GIS (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Raster Analysis and Modeling (Optional) | 7.5 |
| UAV Photogrammetry and 3D-modeling (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Internship in geographical information technology II (Optional) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Map projections and transformations (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Internship in geographical information technology II (Optional) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Internship in geographical information technology III (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Degree Project in Surveying and Mapping (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Please note - not all programmes offer elective or optional courses.
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
Program evaluations
Start semester Autumn 2022
Start semester Autumn 2021
Start semester Autumn 2020
Start semester Autumn 2019
Start semester Autumn 2018
Tuition fees
- Total fee: 450,000 SEK
- Per semester / First payment: 75,000 SEK
You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.
Choose occasion
Campus (Karlstad), 100%
Options
- Start Autumn 2026
- Mode of study Campus (Karlstad)
- Language Swedish
- Application code KAU-80737
- Study pace 100% (Day)