Overview

The development of the Geography and Geographical Information System program of the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University will help in achieving the mission of the University of Dammam in saving the Communities of the Eastern Province in particular and other communities in general. This is because the Science of Geography, with its different specializations, is characterized by having the ability to solve many problems in the fields of economy, population and society together with the problems of the physical environment and the different issues of development.

Study Plan and Course Specifications

The program study plan applies a blended system of taught courses and thesis, four academic semesters are required for the completion of the MA.

The student can choose between six distinct tracks of specializations in human or physical geography as follows:

Economic Geography and Development

Population Studies and Sustained Development

The Geography of Urbanization and Urban Planning

Climate Studies

Geomorphology

Bio-geography

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographical Methods and Approaches

Seminar in Geography

Advanced Methods of geographical analysis

Geographical texts in a foreign language

Special Subject in Economic Geography

Planning Geography and sustainability Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-09 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

4

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Credits

34 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the program is subject to the unified rules and regulations for the graduate students in Saudi Universities as well as the following admission requirements approved by the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems council:

BA in Geography from any university approved by the ministry of Higher Education.

Minimum score of (4) in ILETS or any other equivalent test approved by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Passing the written test and the interview conducted by the Department.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

8500 SAR / year

≈ 8500 SAR / year

Additional Details

Non-Saudi: Tuition fee will be applied, the amount of SR 500 per credit Hour during the period of study at the university.

Funding

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