Master of Science [M.S] (Geographic Information Science)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #53 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
$31,786 /Yr
A$48,160 /Yr
Important Alert
- Semester 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake - Nov 30, 2025
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $31786 (AUD 48160) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing (On-Campus) | $14098 (AUD 21360) |
Housing (Off-Campus) | $9615 (AUD 14568) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2022 | $28375 (AUD 42992) |
2021 | $27086 (AUD 41040) |
Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
Event | Application Date |
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Semester 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake | |
Semester 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake | Nov 30, 2025 |
- The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Geographic Information Science for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- In this program, students will gain the geospatial data skills to advance their career in ecology, exploration, health, planning, maths, cartography, surveying, geography, or environmental science.
- Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, work placements, research experience, and fieldwork.
- The sample course of the program are:
- Basic Mathematics
- Introduction to Information Systems
- Introduction to Earth Observation Sciences
- Geographical Information Systems
- Applied Research Methods
- During the latter part of the Master’s studies, students will also have the opportunity to undertake a semester-long GIS and/or remote-sensing research project, where they can gain practical field-related experience while enhancing their report writing and project management skills.
- The University of Queensland ranks 1st in Queensland for geography by QS World University Rankings 2021.
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Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill online applications to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Evidence of work experience: It includes details of management experience in the form of a CV.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- Supplementary documents: Students may be required to provide additional information with the application, depending on which University course they choose.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English languages proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results.

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TOP Scholarships
Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
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UQ International Excellence Scholarship | 25% reduction in tuition fees per semester | International student received an unconditional offer to study full-time at UQ commencing in 2025. |
UQ International High Achievers Award | 20% reduction in tuition fees per semester | International student received an unconditional offer to study full-time at UQ commencing in 2025. |
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Career and Placement after Course
The career opportunities for the students are:
- Regional planner
- Built environment consultant
- Environment and resource manager
- Mineral exploration consultant
- Geospatial application developer
- Environmental researcher
- Cartographer, etc.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 13,200/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Science International Scholarship- University of Queensland | Scholarship per student$ 3,300/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
HASS Scholarship for Excellence - India | Scholarship per student$ 6,600/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 660/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,310/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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