The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (Faculty of Science) at McGill University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Downtown (Montreal) Campus and Downtown (Montreal) campuses in Canada, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 36,373 / years, with the next intake on September 1, 2026.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) store, analyze and visualize data of geographic positions on the Earth's surface.
The Minor concentration in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing allows you to develop technical and analytic skills in geospatial analysis. You can complement and expand your studies in geography, the environment, and computer science.
Applicants are reviewed on their high school transcript with particular emphasis on yearly averages and results in prerequisite subjects (prerequisite subjects must have been completed during the last two years of high school).
McGill welcomes qualified applicants from throughout Europe, including from schools in Bologna signatory countries. Applicants will be considered for admission into McGill degree programs of similar duration as those at comparable, research-intensive universities in Europe. Accordingly, qualified applicants to the faculties of Arts, Education, and Management at McGill, with a Bologna-compliant diploma that leads to a three-year undergraduate program in Europe, will be admissible to a three-year program at McGill. Students in Management will be required to complete additional mathematics coursework.
By completing a Minor in GIS, students will grasp the necessary skills in geospatial analysis for a variety of career opportunities, including:
Canada, Montreal
