Being the only department in Hong Kong that offers qualifications and courses in Geomatics, the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) provides an enriching undergraduate experience and diversified career pathways to its students.

LSGI students are given many opportunities to acquire a wide range of knowledge, from traditional surveying to modern cutting-edge technologies. We are also being encouraged to learn not only from books but also from diverse experiences including survey camps, exchange programs and oversea internship. Looking back on my days in LSGI, it was eye-opening and life-changing that I collaborated with the brightest student, made friends for life from diverse backgrounds and was inspired by pioneering professors with passion for teaching. 

With the nurture and support from LSGI, my classmates and I were well-equipped with the professional knowledge and experience required to achieve an ideal career upon graduation and secured job offers. I am also very fortunate to have had an opportunity to study abroad as a MASc student in University of British Columbia in Canada so as to constantly explore and innovate new ideas to serve the society. 

Hope you can have a fruitful university life and find your own way in LSGI.

If you are an active person who seeks for knowledge not solely from textbooks and theories, the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) can offer you a wonderful learning experience.

The curriculum includes practical exercises in managing a wide variety of survey equipment such as total stations, laser scanners, and drones. You will also have hands on experience in computer-aided drawing (CAD), building information modelling (BIM) and other mapping and surveying related software. Students can also choose electives among the land surveying, geo-informatics, and underground utilities subjects according to their preferred developing area.

I also enjoyed how communicative and close relationships are built among students and staff at LSGI, especially in particular lessons in smaller groups and with practical tasks. The staff in LSGI are enthusiastic in enhancing students’ learning experiences and are helpful in resolving students’ academic problems. Having conversations with them has always been enjoyable and encouraging.

LSGI has equipped me with all the essential knowledge to begin a professional career path in land surveying. The department has close links with the industry as there are entrepreneurs in the industry who are alumni of LSGI. During my undergraduate studies, I have also participated in various activities organised by professional bodies in the industry through the students’ society (LSGISS). These experiences have helped me gain a better understanding of the industry and orient myself in my future career plans. I am now working on the other side of the planet as an assistant geospatial surveyor in Birmingham, UK. What a world!