Overview

Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems at United Arab Emirates University is designed to provide you with the theoretical background and practical skills to start or advance your career in remote sensing and GIS.

Quick Facts:

The curriculum has been specifically developed to suit students from diverse academic backgrounds and professional occupations. No prior remote sensing or GIS experience is required to excel in the program.

Program Objectives

Discuss the theoretical background and practical skills for a career in Remote Sensing or GIS.
Identify the recent advances in Remote Sensing, GIS and GNSS relating that with scientific research and its role in the society.
Apply analytical and spatial thinking skills needed for successful use of remote sensing and GIS in solving spatial problems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Discuss the theoretical principles of remote sensing and GIS and their role in modeling and solving environmental, urban and social issues.
Recognize advanced analysis and interpretation skills needed in remote sensing and GIS.
Apply practical remote sensing and GIS procedures for assessing and solving environmental, urban, geologic and societal problems.
Communicate remote sensing and GIS related ideas and results both orally and in writing.
Develop remote sensing and GIS project management, team work and leadership skills.
Produce scientific research related to the applications of remote sensing and GIS.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Remote Sensing
Fundamentals of GIS
Digital Image Processing in RS
Spatial Analysis Using GIS
Local & Web Based Services GIS
Database Management Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Total credit hours is 30 for theses and 34 for no-theses

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 3 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, in all undergraduate work;
A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; and
A score of at least 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic exam or equivalent, for all disciplines delivered predominantly in English

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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

45000 AED / year

≈ 45000 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

45000 AED / year

≈ 45000 AED / year

Funding

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