Overview

Key Features

The future needs well trained students with knowledge about the GIS/GPS technologies.

The Geomatics programme of the University of Gävle aims 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 job market

The job market is very promising and the forecast say it will stay so the coming years. After the program you can work in private companies, government agencies to do with environments, city planning and disaster management. You could also find jobs in universities with geography, spatial planning and urban environments programs.

The program is for both Swedish and foreign students and teaching is in English.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

GIS Data Structures and Algorithms

Studies on Advanced Level in Geospatial Information Science

Thematic and Web Cartography

Spatial Analysis for Plannin

Satellite Sensors and their Applications in Geospatial Information Science

Remote Sensing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 9 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Sweden

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

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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

A completed Bachelor's degree, corresponding to a Swedish Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university. Major in Geomatics (90 ects) or equivalent (e.g. geography or geology including GIS).

English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course B/6.

Tuition Fee

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International

134000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67000 SEK per semester during 12 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per semester during 12 months.

Total tuition fee: 134,000 SEK. EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay fees

Living costs for Gävle

6600 - 9600 SEK /month

Living costs

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