The Institute of Geographical Information Systems (IGIS) was established by the
National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) ( ur, , Qaumī Jāmi'ā barā'e Sāins va Ṭaiknālōjī) is a multi-campus public research university having its main campus in Islamabad, Pakistan.
The university offers undergraduate ...
(NUST) to focus on the educational needs of students in
Geographical Information Systems
A geographic information system (GIS) is a type of database containing geographic data (that is, descriptions of phenomena for which location is relevant), combined with software tools for managing, analyzing, and visualizing those data. In a br ...
(GIS) and
Remote Sensing
Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object, in contrast to in situ or on-site observation. The term is applied especially to acquiring information about Earth ...
(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.
Degrees
IGIS is a degree awarding institute which is currently offering the following programs:
# Bachelors in
Geoinformatics Engineering
# MS
Remote Sensing
Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object, in contrast to in situ or on-site observation. The term is applied especially to acquiring information about Earth ...
and
Geographical Information Systems
A geographic information system (GIS) is a type of database containing geographic data (that is, descriptions of phenomena for which location is relevant), combined with software tools for managing, analyzing, and visualizing those data. In a br ...
(RS & GIS)
# PhD in
Remote Sensing
Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object, in contrast to in situ or on-site observation. The term is applied especially to acquiring information about Earth ...
and
Geographical Information Systems
A geographic information system (GIS) is a type of database containing geographic data (that is, descriptions of phenomena for which location is relevant), combined with software tools for managing, analyzing, and visualizing those data. In a br ...
(RS & GIS)
Student/Professional Exchange Program
The Institute of Geographical information system has signed an agreement with
Asian Institute of Technology
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), founded in 1959, is an Intergovernmental organization, international organization for higher education situated 40km north of Bangkok, Thailand. It specializes in engineering, technology, advanced technol ...
, Thailand to award dual degrees to master students based on the studies in both the institutes.
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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
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE) was founded by the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan in 2008 by merging four established institutes; NUST Institute of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Transpor ...
(SCEE), NUST, Pakistan.
See also
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NUST Institute of Civil Engineering
The NUST Institute of Civil Engineering, commonly known by its acronym NICE, was founded by the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan in 2009. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Civil Engineering including Struc ...
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School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE) was founded by the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan in 2008 by merging four established institutes; NUST Institute of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Transpor ...
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Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering is located at Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. It is affiliated with the National University of Sciences and Technology
The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) ( ur, , Qa ...
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National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) ( ur, , Qaumī Jāmi'ā barā'e Sāins va Ṭaiknālōjī) is a multi-campus public research university having its main campus in Islamabad, Pakistan.
The university offers undergraduate ...
References
External links
IGIS official websiteNUST School of Civil and Environmental Engineering official websiteNUST official website
National University of Sciences & Technology
Universities and colleges in Rawalpindi District
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