Institute of Geographical Information Systems

The Institute of Geographical Information Systems (IGIS) was established by the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan (NUST) to focus on the educational needs of students in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS). IGIS is presenting a number of programs starting from basic short courses and diploma courses to the degree level programs like MS and Ph.D. IGIS makes good use of its relationship with relevant government organizations to provides best level of education to its students.

Institute of Geographical Information Systems
Institute of Geographical Information Systems, Islamabad Logo
TypePublic
Established2006
Students300
Location
Websitenust.edu.pk/INSTITUTIONS/Schools/SCEE/Institutes/IGIS/Pages/default.aspx

Degrees

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IGIS is a degree awarding institute which is currently offering the following programs:[1]

  1. Bachelors in Geoinformatics Engineering
  2. MS Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (RS & GIS)
  3. PhD in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (RS & GIS)

Student/Professional Exchange Program

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The Institute of Geographical information system has signed an agreement with Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand to award dual degrees to master students based on the studies in both the institutes.[2] The proposed program envisages cooperation in RS & GIS with Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Department of School of Engineering and Technology (SET), AIT, Thailand and Institute of Geographical Information Systems (IGIS), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), NUST, Pakistan.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Academic Programmes". www.nust.edu.pk. Archived from the original on 24 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Student/Professional Exchange Program". nust.edu.pk. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013.
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