Overview

This Geography - Geographic Information Science program from University of Zurich offers an in-depth subject-specific focus and guides students towards applied research. Students learn to apply theories, methods and approaches from certain fields in Geography to problems in research and practice, and to critically classify and reflect on these. Students are able to defend a position on a scientific basis and to critically reflect on and defend their own research results within a scientific discussion.

Career possibilities

Geography graduates have promising employment opportunities thanks to their comprehensive education. This is particularly true where teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are required. Opportunities for graduates include positions in planning, architectural or engineering firms, industrial companies and in the private service industry as well as in non-profit organizations, in public administration and in the educational system. The Master’s degree in Geography with a specialization in geographic information science also opens up opportunities in research institutes, surveying firms and companies in the GIS field as well as in the area of spatial planning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Retrieving Geographic Information

Advanced Spatial Analysis

Cognitive Issues in GlScience

Spatial Databases

Mobility Issues in GlScience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 10 other Masters in Geography in Switzerland

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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

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s diploma or a degree that is at least equivalent from a state-accredited university.

Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.

The degree program must last at least three years (of regular full-time study: 180 ECTS credits or equivalent workload).

The diploma must be state-accredited (no equivalency certificates or university-internal confirmations of the successful completion of interim sections).

The diploma must grant entitlement to undertake a consecutive Master’s program at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.

Tuition Fee

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International

1440 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 CHF per semester during 18 months.
National

1440 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 CHF per semester during 18 months.

Surcharge for foreign students at Master: 100 CHF

Living costs for Zürich

1920 - 2572 CHF /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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