Program Overview
The Geography - Geographic Information Science at University of Zurich is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geography - Geographic Information Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geography - Geographic Information Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following academic degrees exempt the holder from having to pass any further examinations for admission to the a Master\xc2\x92s degree course: -A Bachelor\'s degree from the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich, whereby the Faculty determines which types of the Bachelor\'s degree are required for admission to the respective Master\'s degree courses. - Corresponding degrees of Swiss and foreign universities which are generally recognized by the Faculty, or recognized by subject. In terms of paragraph 1, such degrees are reviewed according to the stipulations of \xc2\xa7 3 of the Bologna guideline of the Swiss University Conference.
Further possibilities for admission to a Master\xc2\x92s degree course: the Faculty assesses all other qualifications, in particular those from universities of applied sciences, according to its own criteria, whereby.
The principle of equal treatment applies to assessing the equivalence of Bachelor\'s degrees The Faculty can require the fulfillment of additional conditions in form of evidence of academic achievement. The Faculty decides about the acceptance of academic achievements and credit points which were obtained elsewhere
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 659 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Zurich directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Zürich
University of Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland
The University of Zurich (UZH) is Switzerland's largest university, currently enrolling over 28,000 students. Founded in 1833, it holds the historical distinction of being the first university in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 90
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