Overview

In the process of training in this specialization, students learn the basics of geodesy, the theory of mathematical processing of geodesic measurements, geodesic astronomy, higher geodesy, topography, cartography, photogrammetry, applied geodesy, engineering and geodesic surveys, space geodesy and geodynamics, satellite systems and positioning technologies, satellite geodesy, geodetic measurements systems and technologies, automated methods of engineering and geodetic works, as well as modern problems of leveling a geodesic networks.

Speciality

21.05.01 Applied Geodesy

Degree
Specialist
Mode of attendance
Full time
Duration
5 years
Language of training
Russian
Admission tests for international students
Mathematics, Russian language
Tuition fees
300 000 RUB per semester
Reasons for choosing a course
  • High demand for specialists of this qualification in the field of cadastre and geodesic works thanks to their professional skills in topographic and geodetic works with the use of modern technical means and technologies;

  • High demand in the sphere of construction works from the moment of determining the building plot to the very commissioning of the object;

  • The knowledge gained in the process of learning allows specialists to work with project and regulatory documentation in the field of land management, urban planning and planning of populated areas;

  • Opportunity to engage in scientific activities during training on the basis of the St. Petersburg Mining University;

  • Possibility of inclusive education in foreign partner universities with the issuance of diplomas of international standard.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of this specialization can work in the positions of geodetic engineers at large construction companies, such as Avtodor St. Petersburg OJSC, CDS GC LLC, etc. They can be leading engineers at enterprises in the field of complex engineering surveys, in topographic and geodesic departments of scientific and production enterprises, such as Bent, Guild of Surveyors, etc. They can also be leading surveyors and cadastral engineers in geodesic and cadastral companies, such as LenOblCadastre, Industrial Geodesy, Morion GC, etc. Graduates work as leading specialists in state authority bodies in the field of registration, cadastre and construction, e.g., Rosreestr, Rostekhnadzor.

Field of study
Geodesy;
Astronomy;
The theory of mathematical processing of geodetic calculations;
Space geodesy and geodynamics;
Computer technology modeling geodetic networks;
Photogrammetry;
Basics of geodetic calculations;
Applied geodesy;
Higher geodesy;
Engineering and geodetic surveys;
General cartography;
Modern problems of equalization of geodetic networks.
Graduate skills
Ability to perform topographic surveys of large scale (1:500, 1:1000);
Performance of geodetic works on building sites;
Preparation of executive drawings in AutoCad software packages, etc.;
Observation of deformations of engineering structures, planning of environmental monitoring based on topographic-geodetic, gravimetric and cartographic materials;
Organization of work on topographic, geodesic and cartographic support of technical inventory, cadastre and examination of real estate and land management, creation of originals of inventory and cadastral maps and plans, other graphic materials;
Development of geodetic center network in the construction area;
Skills to perform a preliminary calculation of accuracy and equalization of topographic and geodetic surveys in PC Credo;
Digitization of drawings;
Organization of specialized engineering and geodetic works in the survey, design, construction and operation of engineering objects.