The Geographical Information Management and Applications Master’s programme offered by University of Twente (UT) focuses on the management and application of geographical information from a scientific perspective.
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- Application Deadline
- 24 monthsDuration
- Unknown (University site)Tuition Fee15575 EUR/yearTuition Fee2060 EUR/yearTuition Fee
About
The Geographical Information Management and Applications Master’s programme delivered by the University of Twente (UT) offers more than advanced use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for a variety of applications: it also covers the management of geo-information and spatial data infrastructures in organizations and management styles.
Since the start of the programme, GIMA has become one of the most popular and well evaluated master programs on geo-information applications and management in the Netherlands and our community keeps growing.
Careers
The MSc GIMA programme aims at educating students to become;
- all-round managers of geo-information and/or
- all-round geo-information researcher and/or
- all-round geo-information application specialists.
It is our experience that our students find jobs very fast upon completion of the program. All-round geo-information managers, -researchers and -application specialists are in high demand in many different fields of application and the number of experts in this field is scarce, adding to the career opportunities for our graduates. A recent survey among our alumni from the last 5 years shows that 84% started their careers within 2 months after obtaining their GIMA degree.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Methods and techniques
- Project management
- Basic applications
- Advanced methods and techniques
- Management in organisations
- Advanced applications
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 24 months
- Average part-time duration 48 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Blended
- More information Go to the programme website
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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General Requirements
You are eligible to be admitted to the GIMA program, if you have:
- already obtained a Dutch or foreign university Bachelor degree or equivalent in a discipline related to geo-information, geography or geographic information management and applications
- academic and research skills on par with those expected at the level of a university Bachelor degree
- basic computer skills
- English language proficiency (as GIMA is a complete English language program).
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
15575 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15575 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
2060 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2060 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
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- Part-time tuition fee is €1,831 per year.
Living costs for Enschede
- 650 - 920 EUR/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
GIMA does not offer its own scholarships, nor do we have scholarship agreements.
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