Am I eligible for the MSc program?
To be eligible for the “Geographical Information Science & Systems – UNIGIS MSc (CE)” you need to
- hold a relevant Bachelor degree in a related discipline, i .e. either a “spatial” or an IT-related discipline, from recognised national or international universities.
- prove sufficient English language skills to read and write complex, academic texts.
The program director decides on the admission to the study program considering available study places, the application documents and the orientation interview.
Tuition fees
Study program’s tuition fee amounts to € 12,500.- payable in a single installment.
Payment in one installment | Amount | Due date (start March, 01 2025) | Due date (start October, 01 2025) |
Single installment | € 12,500.- | February, 17 2025 | September, 17 2025 |
Alternatively, the tuition fee may be split into two equal installments or four installments as listed below:
Payment in two installments | Amount | Due date (start March, 01 2025) | Due date (start October, 01 2025) |
1st installment | € 6,500.- | February, 17 2025 | September, 17 2025 |
2nd installment | € 6,500.- | February, 17 2026 | September, 17 2026 |
Payment in four installments | Amount | Due date (start March, 01 2025) | Due date (start October, 01 2025) |
1st installment | € 4,450.- | February, 17 2025 | September, 17 2025 |
2nd installment | € 2,850.- | September, 17 2025 | February, 17 2026 |
3rd installment | € 2,850.- | February, 17 2026 | September, 17 2026 |
4th installment | € 2,850.- | September, 17 2026 | February, 17 2027 |
Additional fees are due for credit card payment.
The tuition fee includes all registration fees at University of Salzburg (e.g. fees for university services, and the Austrian Student Union). Costs for the communication during the study time (broadband internet, etc.), for hardware, or for optional trips to summer schools, workshops or conferences are excluded from the tuition fee.
In case a student exceeds the study end date, no further courses or exams can be taken. It is possible, however, to agree on a study extension with the Director of Studies, which then is subject to an additional extension fee.