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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Master of Science in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems

Master of Science in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems

MScPostgraduateSocial Sciences

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 credits
  • 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

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: An official IELTS or TOEFL score, commonly IELTS 5.0 to 6.0 depending on the programme.

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.

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AugJan

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