The Institute of Geographical Information Systems (IGIS) was established by the
National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan (NUST) to focus on the educational needs of students in
Geographical Information Systems (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 Ear ...
(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
Geoinformatics is the science and the technology which develops and uses information science infrastructure to address the problems of geography, cartography, geosciences and related branches of science and engineering, such as Land Surveying.
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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 Ear ...
and
Geographical Information Systems (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 Ear ...
and
Geographical Information Systems (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 international organization for higher education situated 40km north of Bangkok, Thailand. It specializes in engineering, advanced technologies, sustainable development, and manage ...
, 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 (SCEE), NUST, Pakistan.
See also
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NUST Institute of Civil Engineering
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School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
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National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
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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