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USD 33900

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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70

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

If these are the types of questions that make you more curious about our planet-and if you enjoy using software and technology and thinking about where things happen-then UB’s geographic information science program is designed for you.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Geographic Information Science degree, students will be proficient in collecting, describing, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing patterns, processes, and interactions of geospatial phenomena including the environment, human activities, and their interactions in time and space. Students will develop skill in using state-of-the-art geospatial software and technologies employed in research, industry, and government agencies. Students will have theoretical and practical experience in solving geospatial problems in a variety of geographic realms including the environment, health, cities, and social media.

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of:

  • Upon successful completion of the Geographic Information Systems degree, students will be proficient in collecting, describing, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing patterns, processes, and interactions of geospatial phenomena including the environment, human activities, and their interactions in time and space.
  • Upon successful completion of the Geographic Information Systems degree, students will be will have developed proficient skills in using state-of-the-art geospatial software and technologies employed in research, industry, and government agencies.
  • Upon successful completion of the Geographic Information Systems degree, students will have developed theoretical and practical experience in solving geospatial problems in a variety of geographic realms including the environment, health, cities, and social media.

     

 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    70 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    1180 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    33900

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    10800 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Transfer Scholarships

     

    BUF has confirmed the transfer scholarships below for Shorelight students.

     

    • Transfer students will be awarded a scholarship based on the GPA criteria below:
      • CGPA 2.5-2.99: $3,000 per year, $1,500 per semester
      • CGPA 3.0-4.0: $6,000 per year, $3,000 per semester
    • GPA is based on BUF's GPA conversion, not on the GPA listed on the transcript
    • These scholarships are awarded up to 4 semesters (2 years) total
    • A transfer student at BUF is anyone who has university coursework from an accredited (academic, NOT vocational) college/university, regardless of credits taken.

     

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