Overview

The Geography - Geographic Information Systems GIS program at University of Silesia in Katowice is intended for people who want to develop geographical knowledge based on the skills of working in the GIS environment. Currently, all the data we use on a daily basis have a spatial reference - therefore the ability to analyze and work with spatial data is an indispensable range of skills of a modernly educated geographer.

Education in this specialization covers the basics of working in typical GIS software, as well as free tools such as OpenSource, teaches the use of databases, mobile geoinformation systems (GPS, GPRS, etc.) and shows the wide possibilities of working in the network (WebGIS), as well as applications of geomorphometry and digital remote sensing in environmental research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Climatology
Exploration of the Polar and Mountain Regions
GIS, remote sensing, applications of geodesy
Geographic Information Systems
Hydrology and Water Management
Landscape changes monitoring
Reconstruction of Geographic Environment
Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management
Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-04 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Katowice, Poland

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 7 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Poland

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Based on the qualification procedure, people who have a diploma with a bachelor's degree, engineer's degree, master's degree or equivalent (i.e. recognized with a Polish diploma in the case of completing studies abroad), obtained in the field of geography or related disciplines, will be admitted to the studies, within the limit of places, within the limit of places.
Qualification criterion: qualification for studies is determined by the place on the ranking list, created on the basis of the sum of: grades on the diploma and average grades from studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7000 PLN / year

≈ 7000 PLN / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Full-time programmes taught in English are free of charge for citizens of a member state of EU, EFTA, EEA or of Switzerland

Living costs

Katowice

Poland

1700 - 2723 PLN / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Katowice

Funding

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