Master of Science in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
About This Programme
Remote sensing, GIS and spatial analysis for research and planning.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Required Core Courses
18 CH. Thesis (30 CH) or non-thesis (34 CH) tracks.
- RGIS601 Principles of Remote Sensing2 credits
- RGIS602 Fundamentals of GIS3 credits
- RGIS603 Digital Image Processing in RS3 credits
- RGIS604 Spatial Analysis Using GIS3 credits
- RGIS605 Local & Web Based Services GIS2 credits
- RGIS606 Database Management Systems2 credits
- RGIS607 Seminar on Management Issues in RS&GIS1 credit
- STAT661 Geo-Statistics2 credits
Elective Courses
Select 6 CH (thesis track) or 12 CH (non-thesis track).
- BIOE625 Coastal Management2 credits
- RGIS610 Spatial Data Collection2 credits
- RGIS611 Advanced Remote Sensing2 credits
- RGIS612 Satellite Positioning2 credits
- RGIS613 Software Engineering for GIS2 credits
- RGIS614 Selected Topics2 credits
- RGIS615 Project Management2 credits
- RGIS616 Transport Applications of GIS2 credits
- RGIS617 Urban and Environmental Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS2 credits
- RGIS618 Remote Sensing and GIS for Petroleum2 credits
Thesis / Capstone
Thesis track: RGIS630 Thesis (6 CH). Non-thesis track: RGIS620 Capstone (4 CH).
- RGIS630 Thesis6 credits
- RGIS620 Capstone4 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in government, policy, international organisations, research and the social sector, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Social Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 51,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.