Overview

GIS and Remote Sensing and Digital Cartography from Addis Ababa University program focuses on teaching theoretical and practical skills in advanced aspects of GIS, remote sensing, web mapping, spatial modeling and analysis, geospatial programming languages, and the application of appropriate techniques and codes.

Key facts

Upon successful completion of this program, students will have in-depth knowledge, the necessary skills and abilities in the areas of modeling, geospatial programming, state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and human-environment interaction systems.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Disciplines

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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who have a high chance of success according to the AAU admission criteria and their performance in the entrance examination will be admitted.
The MSc program is designed for those with a first degree (BSc/BA/BED) or an MA/MSc degree in Geography and Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Surveying, Land Registration and Administration, Disaster Risk Management, Architecture, Meteorology, Forestry, Water Resource Management, Development Studies, Civil Engineering, Biology, Geology, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Public Health, Plant Sciences, Social sciences, and other related fields. The authenticity of BA or BSc and MA or MSc degree obtained abroad must be authenticated by the Ministry of Education before applying for admission to the program.

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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

5400 USD / year

≈ 5400 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

360 USD / year

≈ 360 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition per credit: ETB 900

Living costs

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

650 - 1000 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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