Overview

Geographical Information Management and Applications (GIMA) from Utrecht University focuses on how to use, apply and manage geo-information from a scientific perspective, and offers more than advanced use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for a variety of applications. Think of addressing societal or environmental issues by using GIS technology, managing geo-information projects and spatial data infrastructures in organisations, or combining GIS with Artificial Intelligence methods and techniques.

Career:

GIMA is a fully-fledged Master of Science programme with ample attention for academic and research skills in the first six modules. The individual Master thesis research in the second part of the programme is a solid basis for a possible PhD. GIMA course participants have the advantage that they will be exposed to PhD opportunities at four Dutch universities.

GIMA graduates have excellent career prospects. Especially since the demand for managers and application specialists in geo-information in the professional market is still constantly increasing. It is our experience that our students find jobs very fast upon completion of the programme.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods and Techniques

Advanced Geo-information Applications

GIS Project management

Management of Geo-information in Organisations

Geo-information Applications

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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93

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Utrecht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 7 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Netherlands

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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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93

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are eligible for the GIMA programme, if you have:

Dutch or foreign university BSc degree in a geographical information related discipline or BSc in an engineering discipline. In case of some GIS knowledge deficiency, considerable working experience in the geo-information field will be an advantage.
academic and research skills on par with those expected at the level of a university Bachelor's degree.
basic computer skills.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25306 EUR / year

≈ 25306 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Additional Details

Dutch and other EU/EEA students (statutory fee, part-time): € 2,394

Living costs

Utrecht

Netherlands

900 - 1450 EUR / 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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