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

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

14 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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79

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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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

42100 HKD / year

≈ 42100 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42100 HKD / year

≈ 42100 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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