Overview

Key Features

Geodetic and Geographic Information Technologies (GGIT) is an interdisciplinary graduate program leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The aim of the program is to pursue research in space geodesy (SG), geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS).

The Geodetics - Geographical Information Technologies program at METU Middle East Technical University is designed to meet the growing demands for skilled manpower at the graduate level particularly in areas of contemporary space technologies and their applications in various fields, GIS, spatial data analyses and remote sensing technology.

The program emphasizes theoretical as well as applied multi-disciplinary research. Each student is required to choose a major stream of study from the following areas:

Space geodesy (SG)

Remote sensing (RS)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

GIS

Principles of Remote Sensing

Database Management Systems

M.S. Thesis

Geodesy and map projections

Seminar

Research methods and ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Geography

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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

International Graduate Students' Registration Form: The form is expected to be downloaded by the student and filled, including the student's signature.
ALES / GRE Score Sheet: The score sheets are valid for five years from the exact date they are announced. Students who used to be registered in one of the graduate programs of METU and then either canceled the registration on their own will or were dismissed from the program are not asked to provide a new ALES / GRE score only if they have not been registered to graduate programs of METU for one academic year at max.
English Proficiency Score (METU EPE / IELTS / TOEFL / PTE Academic)
One photo
Identity page of your passport
Residence Permit Card: Required only if the student has a residence permit card before the registration to METU.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42 USD / year

≈ 42 USD / year

Additional Details

National students: 837 TL (per semester)

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / 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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