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Master of Geographic Information Science

University of Idaho

  • Moscow, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

18-credit GIS certificate combining cartography, Spatial analysis and data management.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Geographic Information Science and apply appropriate scientific methods
  • Interpret findings
  • And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Resource and environmental management
  • Business and marketing
  • Urban and regional planning

Curriculum

  • Core of introduction to GIS
  • Geospatial analysis
  • GIS modelling and programming and quantitative measurement (12 credits)
  • Plus two electives such as interactive cartography or remote sensing (6 credits).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • Four years of study (120 semester credits)
  • Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits
  • A 3.0 post-graduate degree
  • Or faculty support letter)
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose and CV
  • GRE where the programme requires it
  • Proof of funds for the I-20

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, Four years of study (120 semester credits), Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits, A 3.0 post-graduate degree, Or faculty support letter), Official transcripts, Letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose and CV, GRE where the programme requires it, Proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 58

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the degree page and international deadlines: Fall
  2. Spring
  3. Summer (a programme's own date takes precedence). Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD non-refundable fee. Upload transcripts
  4. English proof (the applicable IELTS score
  5. Duolingo 115
  6. TOEFL
  7. PTE 58)
  8. Recommendation letters
  9. Statement of purpose
  10. CV and any GRE or portfolio the programme asks for. The department reviews
  11. Then the College of Graduate Studies decides. After admission
  12. Give financial documentation for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,561 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMoscow campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational graduate students may be eligible for department-administered scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships. Assistantships are work-based funding rather than guaranteed scholarships. Each department establishes availability and requirements; no funding is automatic.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Apr 2027

    152 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.