Overview

Master's of Geographic Infomation Science (MGIS) graduates enjoy a growing range of career options, as organizations recruit them for careers in urban planning, environmental protection, meteorology, consumer marketing, academia, public health, community development, and so much more.

The right path for you?

When you decide to invest your time and energy to pursue a master of geographic information science (MGIS) degree, you choose the path that gives you the best faculty, best resources, best professional contacts, and best possible chances for personal growth and professional success.

The Geographic Information Science program of the University of Minnesota has an international reputation for excellence. Our program is affiliated with the University’s well-known Department of Geography, Environment & Society and has close interdisciplinary ties to the University’s programs for forest resources, computer science, and soil, water & climate. We also maintain close relationships with campus-wide centers such as U-Spatial, the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, and the Minnesota Population Center. The University's MGIS program started in 1997 as interest in geographic information science (GIS) began to boom. As one of the nation’s first professional graduate programs in GIS, our MGIS program has set the standard for other graduate GIS programs across the nation.

We offer:

a strong professionally-based curriculum
internationally-recognized faculty
hands-on training from leading GIS professionals
a diverse and active student body
state-of-the-art facilities and resources
an exciting metropolitan location with access to employers and internships
flexible scheduling options, including late afternoon and evening courses to accommodate students who work full-time

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Natural Resources

ArcGIS

GIS Project Management and Professional Development

From GPS, Google Maps, and Uber to Spatial Data Science

GIS in Environmental Science and Management

Advanced Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 149 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college

A preferred cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (or the equivalent)

Completion of college-level introductory courses in statistics and computer programming

Personal Statement

Transcripts

Three letters of recommendation

English Language Proficiency Exam Score

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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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