ENSG-Geomatics: Leading Education in Geolocation and Geospatial Data

ENSG-Geomatics trains engineers, technicians, and researchers who drive the professional world of geolocation and geospatial data. It serves as the research and training department of the French National Institute for Geographic and Forest Information (IGN). Founded in 1941 to train technical staff for IGN, ENSG-Geomatics has gradually opened its programs to students not destined for IGN, building on globally recognized research across various geographic sciences. Over 100 researchers and educators, organized into different teaching and research groups, along with nearly 40 PhD students, form the backbone of ENSG-Geomatics' expertise in fields like geodesy (in collaboration with the Institut Physique du Globe de Paris IPGP), geographic information sciences (with Université Gustave Eiffel and Ecole des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris-EIVP), and forest quantification (forest inventory with AgroParisTech Nancy).

Training in Every Aspect of Geographic Data

ENSG-Geomatics offers comprehensive training in geospatial sciences and professions. Graduates gain expertise in areas such as:
•    Sensors (aerial cameras, drones, satellites, GPS, LiDAR) for collecting primary data (images, spatial and surface positions).
•    Technologies (satellite or aircraft trajectory calculations, photogrammetry, signal propagation physics) enabling data geometry processing and geolocation.
•    Algorithms (AI, neural networks) for extracting valuable information from collected images and signals after data geometry processing.
•    Visualization (mapping, data visualization, 3D rendering) for presenting and analyzing information.
•    Databases and Modeling (Geographic Information Systems - GIS) for managing and utilizing collected data.
•    Applications in various fields, including geophysics, hydrology, spatial statistics, geomarketing, urban planning, and public policy.

Geolocation plays a key role in everyday life. ENSG-Geomatics students are uniquely equipped to analyze modern geographic challenges, support public policies on urban planning, security, and ecological transitions, and address climate change and human impacts on the environment.
 

A Unique Institution with Advanced Resources

As the only engineering school specializing in geospatial data in France, ENSG-Geomatics hosts around 400 students, including 70 civil servant trainees for IGN. Its programs range from professional degrees to engineering, master's, and doctoral studies. Located on the Descartes Campus in Champs-sur-Marne, the school shares a modern facility with the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées) and is a founding member of Univérsité Gustave Eiffel, alongside ESIEE-Paris and EIVP.
 

Hands-On Learning and Practical Training

The school’s teaching approach balances theory and practice. Group projects are integral to developing essential engineering and teamwork skills. Engineering students and professional surveying degree students participate in a multi-week field course in Forcalquier, Haute-Provence, to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
 

Support and Sustainability

We prioritize student well-being and success, providing support for housing, sports, social activities, and internships, including international opportunities. ENSG-Geomatics also emphasizes sustainable development and social responsibility. Students are trained to consider the full costs and impacts of their projects and to develop solutions with minimal environmental impact. The school is a stakeholder in the DD&RS (Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility) initiative of Université Gustave Eiffel.

Our graduates possess the rare and essential skills required to tackle today's ecological and climate challenges. They excel at designing and integrating precise observation systems to study phenomena such as land deformation, rising sea levels, shoreline changes, soil sealing, and shifts in resource availability. These systems play a crucial role in informing decision-making processes aimed at preventing, mitigating, or adapting to environmental changes

Join Us!

Future students, partners, and employers, join ENSG-Geomatics to explore the Earth and harness the full potential of geospatial data!
 

Patrick Sillard , director of ENSG-Géomatique