Master in Geographic Information Systems and Science
Education objectives
Developed in partnership with UNIGIS, the master degree program in Geographic Information Systems and Science provides a broad training in theoretical and practical fields related to geographic systems analysis, in e-learning or b-learning formats. It recently obtained the GEOINT (Geospatial Intelligence) accreditation by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) and was the first program outside the US to be accredited by this organization.
Designed to meet businesses, and public and private organizations¿ needs, the study program provides the needed framework to acknowledge technical, scientific and organizational aspects of GIS applications, to settle analysis techniques related to the conception and the implementation of GIS projects, and to assure the needed qualifications for a scientific career in Geographical Science and Information Systems.
The goal of this program is to train technical staff and managers to:
- Develop appropriate strategies, methodologies, and tools of geographic information management, for the analysis of questions raised when using this type of information;
- Model, monitor, and simulate geographic, demographic, and environmental phenomena in diverse analysis contexts;
- Use methodologies and tools of exploration and analysis, to reduce the levels of uncertainty related to the resolution of problems of a geographical nature;
- Design and develop information systems and technologies that meet the needs of geographic information in organizations.
Applications:
To complete the application, the applicant must register in NOVA IMS' Applications Portal, fill the form, upload their Curriculum Vitae, their Qualification Certificate, Present the goals and motivation for applying to the program and pay the application fee (euros 51), after confirming the previous steps, they must submit the application. The selection process is based on the analysis of the applicant's academic and professional curriculum. The members of the Admissions Jury Panel may decide to hold an interview with all or some applicants - face-to-face or videoconference.
Applications for this program, for the 2026/2027 academic year, start on January 1st, 2026,and will continue until the vacancies are filled. For more information, visit the NOVA IMS website: https://www.novaims.unl.pt/pt/candidatos/call-for-applications/
General characterization
DGES code
ME12
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Mestrado
Access to other programs
This Master Degree gives access to a Doctoral Program.
Coordinator
Available soon
Opening date
The program will start in September 2026.
Vacancies
30
Fees
4.200 euros
Schedule
After-working Hours
Teaching language
Portuguese (e-learning) English (blended learning
Degree pre-requisites
This program is taught in b-learning or e-learning formats. It lasts 4 semesters: 2 semesters correspond to the curricular component and 2 semesters to the development of a thesis, work project or internship report, in a total of 120 ECTS.
Conditions of admittance
The requirements for applications are: Holding an bachelor's degree or equivalent in a compatible field; Holding higher education level conferred on the 1st cycle of studies (bachelor's degree) under the Bologna legislation, by an adherent European country. Holding a foreign academic degree, approved by the Scientific Council of NOVA IMS, for achieving undergraduates' goals; Holding a relevant academic, professional and scientific curriculum, approved by the Scientific Council of NOVA IMS, for being able to conduct this study program.
Evaluation rules
The assessment method will be continuous assessment, i.e. through individual or group work, projects, quizzes, tests/exams, etc. At the beginning of each academic year, it is up to each teacher of each Curricular Unit (CU) to define how assessment will be carried out in their CUs, and this information is then made available via the student platform.