Overview

GIS and Remote Sensing at the University of Peradeniya includes a dissertation component and the students are required to select a suitable research topic in any of the fields mentioned above and submit a research report in the form of a dissertation. In this connection, the students are free to select an institution of their choice to conduct the research study. The Postgraduate Institute of Science would also help the students to find suitable institutions and topics for their research.

Students at GIS and Remote Sensing at the University of Peradeniya will:

gain a critical understanding and competence in developing systems and tools for the acquisition, processing, transformation, analysis, storage, presentation and use of geo-spatial information.

design and undertake research and development projects in various fields and also to actively engage in multidisciplinary research and development projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Remote Sensing and Aerial Photography

Database Management Systems

GPS and its Applications

Space Technology

Advanced Technologies in GIS

Advanced Mapping Technology

Digital Photogrammetry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Language

English

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Computer Sciences

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Surveying or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university, acceptable to the PGIS.

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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

300000 LKR / year

≈ 300000 LKR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

150000 LKR / year

≈ 150000 LKR / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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