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Overview
The Geographical Information Systems (UNIGIS professional) program at University of Salzburg is open to applicants, who have successfully passed their final school exams (A-level, matriculation, Abitur) and thus are allowed to study at a university.
Key facts
- Typically, UNIGIS students work in a spatial or IT domain and have some professional experience with GIS or spatial data handling.
- Graduates receive an Academic Certificate for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from the University of Salzburg, Austria.
Accreditation
UNIGIS Salzburg is accredited by the national accreditation agency AQ Austria. The 1-year+ program UNIGIS professional was certified to meet level 6 of the European Qualification Framework (EQF 6) standard of European Master programs in Higher Education.
Programme Structure
Program include:
- Data Modelling and Data Structures
- Data Sources and Data Acquisition
- Geo-Database-Management
- Spatial Analysis
- Visualisation and Cartography
- Application Development
Audience
Persons aspiring to acquire methodological and application-specific or technology-oriented knowledge, expertise and skills in Geoinformatics. This University distance learning program is suitable for those already engaged in GIS related jobs and/or those who have some background in a spatial discipline.
Lecturers
The program is taught by the faculty of the Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS, supplemented by experts from industry for elective subjects.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
The program starts twice a year, 1 March and 1 October.
Language
English, German, Spanish
TOEFL® IBT 72
IELTS 6
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Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced, Semi-structured
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Campus Location
- Salzburg, Austria
Disciplines
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)What students do after studying
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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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IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a general university entry qualification for university / Higher education that is equivalent to the Austrian “Matura” certificate; e.g. High-School Diploma, A-level, Matriculation, Abitur. The equivalency will be checked by the program director.
- Prove sufficient English language skills: language level B2 or higher according to the Common European Framework (CEF), or equivalent qualifications.
Work experience
Some professional experience in a spatial domain or the IT field is required.
Technological requirements
Students need an adequate computer, a headset and a webcam and broadband internet connection.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents6900 EUR / year≈ 6900 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals6900 EUR / year≈ 6900 EUR / year
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