The purpose of the course is to further develop knowledge and skills related to central GIS tasks: collection, management and updating of spatial data. Using ESRI:s geodatabase format as platform, the course addresses different GIS and CAD formats, metadata, coordinate systems/projections, the query language SQL as well as topological relations and rules.
Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 15 ECTS in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section).
Entry requirements
Selection
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-F2911
Application
Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se.
Application deadline is
17 January 2022. How to apply
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
