Master's Programme in Geographical Information Science

Education facts

Code: NAGIV

<p>Here you can gain cutting-edge expertise in processing digital geographic data (GIS). This knowledge is highly applicable and in demand among employers in environmental management and community planning, as well as other fields. Teaching is fully online.</p><p>The Master's programme is aimed at students who wish to learn how to analyse and model spatial phenomena using geographic information systems (GIS). You will acquire knowledge and experience that will prepare you for a career in various fields where GIS is a key method.</p><p>These may include analysing climate change across larger or smaller geographic regions, nature conservation, resource management in agriculture, water accessibility, or planning tourism and urban development from an environmental perspective. </p><p>During your studies, you will learn how to process and critically assess geographic data in terms of precision and quality, and you will receive fundamental practical training in the latest GIS software. You will also gain knowledge of database methodology and cartography, as well as deepen your understanding of GIS methodology in different applications. </p><p>Many of our lecturers are also researchers. At our department, research focuses on climate and environmental issues both locally and globally, often with an interdisciplinary approach. Our researchers have an extensive international network and conduct field studies in many countries. The programme is taught in English.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to English 6/B from Swedish upper-secondary school.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master's Programme in Geographical Information Science

  Lund University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %