Overview
Key Features
The Geospatial Information Science programme of the University of Gävle develops experts that are in demand on the labour market. With a history from a field related to geospatial information you will acquire an in-depth understanding of different geospatial concepts and techniques enabling you to design, create and utilize innovative GIS-based solutions in various fields of application.
The Master in Geomatics aim to help address challenges in the environment and the society. The preparation and production of spatial data, which are also important learning outcomes of the programmes, are crucial to achieve most of the 17 global development goals.
In particular the programme connects to Sustainable Cities and Communities, Life on Land and Climate Action.
A growing labour market
After the course you will be able to find employment in both the private and public sectors, particularly within fields such as the environment, urban planning or disaster management.
You can also work or research at an institute of higher education within the fields of, for example, geography, geomatics , urban planning, spatial planning and urban-development programmes. Examples of suitable jobs include GIS application developers, GIS analysts, 3D geovisualization experts, scenario planners and remote sensing experts.
The programme is for both Swedish and foreign students and teaching is in English.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Studies on Advanced Level in Geospatial Information Science
- GIS Data Structures and Algorithms
- Thematic and Web Cartography
- Spatial Analysis for Planning
- Programming and Scripting for GIS
- Remote Sensing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 10 other Masters in Geography in SwedenWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed Bachelor's degree, corresponding to a Swedish Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university.
- Minimum 60 credits in a subject relevant for Geospatial Information Science (e.g. GIS, geodetic surveying, software engineering).
- English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6.
Tuition Fee
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International
134000 SEK/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 67000 SEK per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per semester during 24 months.
Total tuition fee: 268,000 SEK. EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay fees
Living costs for Gävle
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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