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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 the environment and Earth systems. Discover geography, environment and geomatics and the benefits we offer!

Understand our world!

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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.

Our programs

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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.

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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.

Events and Phipps-Langlois Seminars

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Oct 2

Bike share: What is its role? What policy approaches contribute to success? Lessons from Helsinki, Finland, and Tartu, Estonia.

We warmly invite you to attend this Phipps-Langlois seminar presentation, organized by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come di…

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Oct 23

International Ocean Governance: How Multilateral bodies Manage our Ocean.

We warmly invite you to attend this Phipps-Langlois seminar presentation, organized by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come di…

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Nov 6

Glacial Water Resources in the St. Elias Mountains, Yukon: Implications for Water Security and Hazard Management.

We warmly invite you to attend this Phipps-Langlois seminar presentation, organized by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come di…

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Nov 20

The Place and Role of Women in Sustainable Local Development Initiatives: The Case of School Canteens in Benin.

We warmly invite you to attend this Phipps-Langlois seminar presentation, organized by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come di…

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Dec 2

Investigating the fate and effects of emerging contaminants in a changing climate.

We warmly invite you to attend this Phipps-Langlois seminar presentation, organized by the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. Come di…

Contact us

Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics

Simard Hall, room 047
60 University
Ottawa ON Canada K1N 6N5
Map

Tel.: 613-562-5725
[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday to Friday
From 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
From 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(June to August: closed at 4:00 p.m.)

Academic Office

Undergraduate studies
Simard Hall, room 128
How to reach us
[email protected] 

Graduate studies 
Simard Hall, 4th floor, room 416
613 562-5800 ext. 5439
[email protected]