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 or an equivalent qualification from a recognised post-secondary educational institution, in a “spatial” or IT-related discipline. Additionally, candidates holding a Bachelor degree in other disciplines may also qualify for admission if they have addressed spatially relevant topics during their studies, provided they have professional experience in GIS or related fields.
- 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 October, 01 2025) Single installment € 12,500.- September, 17 2025
Alternatively, the tuition fee may be split into four or six installments as listed below:
Payment in four installments | Amount | Due date (start October, 01 2025) |
1st installment | € 4,450.- | September, 17 2025 |
2nd installment | € 2,850.- | February, 17 2026 |
3rd installment | € 2,850.- | September, 17 2026 |
4th installment | € 2,850.- | February, 17 2027 |
Payment in six installments | Amount | Due date (start October, 01 2025) |
1st installment | € 3,900.- | September, 17 2025 |
2nd installment | € 1,820.- | February, 17 2026 |
3rd installment | € 1,820.- | September, 17 2026 |
4th installment | € 1,820.- | February, 17 2027 |
5th installment | € 1,820.- | September, 17 2027 |
6th installment | € 1,820.- | February, 17 2028 |
Additional fees are due for credit card payment.
The tuition fee does not include any VAT and is non-refundable. The tuition includes all fees at the University of Salzburg (e.g. library access, e-learning platform, software and the obligatory membership at the Austrian Student Union). Expenses for communication, hardware or optional trips to summer schools, workshops or conferences are not covered.
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.