Overview

Earth System and GeoInformation Science at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is designed to be an academic exchange centre of GeoInformation Science at the both side of the Taiwan Straight in order to provide services with national culture characteristics for urban planning and management information system by collaborating with governments, universities and experts and an international exchange and cooperation centre of GeoInformation Science in Hong Kong.

Students at Earth System and GeoInformation Science at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

get a unique opportunity for carrying out earth observation related activities.

gain knowledge in emergency response and natural disaster monitoring and management, urban and metropolitan GIS, analysis and modeling of the urban settlement environment, public health and geographic information systems, Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and spatially integrated humanities and social science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth System Science

Climate Change

Coastal Management

Satellite Remote Sensing

Geographic Information System

Virtual Geographic Environment

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

14 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Information Systems View 4 other Masters in Information Systems in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Student insurance

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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

Applicants must meet the general qualifications required for admission to the Graduate School.

MPhil applicants should hold the bachelor degree of Science, Engineering or Social Science.

MPhil applicants are required to submit a study plan for review.

English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /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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