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MS Geospatial Information Science and Technology (research, thesis) at University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming, United States

Programme overview

A thesis-based Master of Science in Geospatial Information Science and Technology on the Laramie campus. Students work with a faculty mentor on a geospatial research project. Facilities include office space, QGIS, GPS receivers, hand-held spectrometers and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Faculty: School of Computing  |  Department: Geospatial Information Science and Technology  |  Duration: 32 credits  |  Intake: Application deadline for Spring 2026: November 3  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

32 credits including a research thesis completed under a faculty advisor.

Career pathways

Urban planner, mapping technician, geographer and construction roles. Alumni employers include State Parks, the Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center, the Wyoming Geological Survey and the Energy Innovation Center.

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Application information

Entry requirements

One great chance to expand your network is to be part of the Annual GIS Day.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA; some programmes require the GRE or GMAT.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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