Study Bachelor of Science (BSc) Majoring in Geographic Information Systems at The University of Otago in New Zealand, Division of Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

GIS are fundamental to urban and regional planning, wildlife management, using business intelligence in commerce, tourism, public health, traffic management, and a host of other applications.It is a multi-billion-dollar worldwide industry, with opportunities almost anywhere in the global economy. It is an area of study that is truly cross-disciplinary.GIS combines academic rigour with practical application. Accurate, complete and up-to-date spatial information is an immensely valuable resource for businesses and governments.

Which department am I in?

Division of Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$45,045.00 (US$ 26,870) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$45,045.00 (US$ 26,870) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

There is some flexibility in entry requirements, but demonstrated strength in Year 13 mathematics is recommended. As well as learning theory and applications of GIS in lectures, youll gain hands-on experience. Youll use cutting-edge software, and you could even be involved in customising GIS tools for specific purposes.

English language requirements

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.