Department of Surveying & Geoinformatics
School of Environmental Technology (SET) • Federal University of Technology, Akure
About the Department
The Department of Surveying & Geoinformatics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), within the School of Environmental Technology, is dedicated to developing skilled surveying and geoinformatics professionals capable of accurately measuring, mapping, and analyzing spatial data to support development projects and environmental management. Our department produces graduates with expertise in conventional surveying methods and modern geospatial technologies.
Surveying and Geoinformatics is the discipline of collecting, processing, and analyzing spatial data from the Earth's surface using instruments, computational methods, and geospatial technologies. Our comprehensive curriculum integrates cadastral surveying, geodetic surveying, topographic surveying, photogrammetry and remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), global navigation satellite systems (GNSS/GPS), geospatial database design, and computational surveying. Students develop expertise in field surveying techniques, coordinate systems and transformations, spatial data analysis, cartographic production, and application of modern surveying technologies.
The department features modern surveying laboratories equipped with theodolites, levels, total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, computers for GIS and CAD, and field surveying equipment. Our curriculum is accredited by the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) and aligned with international geomatics standards. We maintain active collaborations with government agencies, engineering firms, construction companies, and international organizations, providing students with opportunities to gain practical experience in real surveying and mapping projects.
Graduates of Surveying & Geoinformatics are highly sought-after professionals in land administration, urban planning, construction, infrastructure development, mining, and environmental management. They work as surveyors, GIS specialists, cartographers, geodesists, and geospatial consultants. Our alumni successfully contribute to cadastral mapping, boundary demarcation, construction surveying, urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster management both nationally and internationally.
What We Offer
Academic Programs
- B.Tech in Surveying & Geoinformatics - 5-year undergraduate program (UTME)
- B.Tech in Surveying & Geoinformatics - 4-year program (Direct Entry)
- M.Tech in Surveying & Geoinformatics - Postgraduate degree
- PGD in Surveying & Geoinformatics - Postgraduate Diploma
- Ph.D in Surveying & Geoinformatics - Advanced research degree
Core Focus Areas
- Cadastral & Land Surveying
- Geodetic Surveying
- Topographic Surveying
- Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- GNSS/GPS Applications
- Geospatial Database Design
- Computational Surveying & Mapping
Facilities & Resources
Field Surveying Lab
Theodolites, levels, total stations, surveying equipment
GIS & CAD Lab
ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, mapping software systems
GPS/GNSS Lab
GPS receivers, GNSS equipment, positioning systems
Research Focus Areas
Our department conducts research across critical surveying and geoinformatics disciplines:
Cadastral & Land Surveying
Land boundaries, property demarcation, cadastral mapping, land registration, legal surveys.
Geodetic Surveying
High-precision positioning, control networks, geodetic measurements, coordinate transformations, geoid determination.
Topographic Surveying
Terrain mapping, contour surveying, digital elevation models, topographic mapping, field surveys.
Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
Aerial photography, image interpretation, satellite imagery analysis, 3D reconstruction, orthophoto production.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Spatial data management, GIS analysis, geoprocessing, spatial modeling, database design, map production.
GNSS/GPS Applications
GPS surveying, GNSS positioning, real-time kinematic (RTK), network solutions, precision positioning.
Geospatial Database Design
Spatial database development, data structure design, metadata management, data quality assurance.
Computational Surveying & Mapping
Survey computations, CAD mapping, digital cartography, statistical adjustments, data processing.
Career Opportunities
Surveying & Geoinformatics graduates pursue diverse careers across sectors:
Land Surveyor
Conduct land surveys and mapping
Geodesist
Perform geodetic measurements
GIS Specialist
Manage geospatial data and analysis
Construction Surveyor
Survey construction projects
Cartographer
Create maps and visual representations
Urban Planner
Use geoinformatics in city planning
Data Manager
Manage geospatial databases
Mine Surveyor
Survey mining operations
Educator
Teach surveying & geoinformatics
Admission Requirements
UTME Requirements (5-Year Program)
- Minimum UTME score as set by JAMB and FUTA
- Subject combination: English Language, Mathematics, and Physics
- Five O'Level credit passes in no more than two sittings
- O'Level credits must include: English, Mathematics, Physics, and two other subjects
Direct Entry Requirements (4-Year Program)
- A'Level passes in Mathematics and Physics (minimum grade C)
- ND Upper Credit in Surveying, Geoinformatics, or related discipline
- HND in Surveying or related technology field
- Plus O'Level requirements as stated above
Course Materials & Resources
Find Your Materials in the General Library
All lecture notes, past questions, textbooks, and study packs for every level of Surveying & Geoinformatics now live in one place — the LEGACY General Library.
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