Take your GIS career to the next level with the UNIGIS distance learning programs
For more than 30 years, the UNIGIS programs at the University of Salzburg stand as one of the world’s leading distance-learning programs in Geographic Information Systems. Meeting the highest academic standards of the European Union Higher Education Framework, both our Master of Science degree and UNIGIS Professional Certificate are specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in cutting-edge fields such as GeoAI, spatial data science, GI application development, spatial data management and visualization, advanced spatial analysis, Digital Earth and Remote Sensing.
With UNIGIS being part of the Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS, our students benefit from an international faculty of experts in GIS and Remote Sensing, as well as personalised support from our academic tutors to help find solutions to their everyday challenges as GIS professionals. As fully online programs, UNIGIS is open to both beginners and advanced GIS professionals. Our programs offer flexible time management, allowing you to balance your UNIGIS studies with your job, family, and personal life.
Find the program that fits you best!
Choose between the UNIGIS academic certificate and the fully accredited European UNIGIS MSc. Both programs are taught fully online:
What are my advantages of studying with UNIGIS Salzburg?
- Join an international network of experts in GIS, Spatial Data Science, and Remote Sensing
- Get familiar with and master the fundamental concepts and methods of geospatial technologies for your everyday work as a GI professional
- Benefit from a flexible, self-paced study environment with personalised support from the UNIGIS team
- Work with the latest proprietary and open-source GIS and Remote Sensing software
- Pursue your personal specialisation through a continually evolving offer of elective subjects and optional modules
- Take advantage of flexible payment schemes tailored to your personal financial needs
- Earn fully recognised academic degrees and certificates accredited according to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Benefit from an international faculty and the expertise of the Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS, one of Europe’s leading academic institutions in geospatial research and technology
- Advance your career through our academic networks and industry partnerships, giving you access to conferences, summer schools, opportunities for scientific publications, internships, and a growing job market.
Become part of the ClubUNIGIS community, which has grown into a network of about 4,000 students and alumni and join a network of leaders and experts from diverse cultural backgrounds, languages and academic disciplines in institutions and companies worldwide!
Are my UNIGIS certificates and degrees valid?
With over three decades of experience as a provider of premium academic distance education in GIS, we are deeply committed to ensuring that our graduates have their degrees recognized in their country of origin. Therefore, the programs offered by UNIGIS Salzburg are fully accredited in accordance with the European Qualification Framework (EQF) at Level 7 (Master of Science) and Level 6 (UNIGIS Professional). This recognition will enable you to successfully apply for jobs in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, 120 ECTS Master of Science of UNIGIS Salzburg will formally qualify you to pursue a PhD. Our UNIGIS team will support you by providing all necessary supplementary documentation, such as diploma supplements, apostilles, and more.