Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) & Spatial Analytics

Four-course professional certificate covering ArcGIS Pro, remote sensing satellite image processing, spatial statistics, and Python GIS scripting.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree or current enrolled undergraduate
English language proficiency: CEFR B2
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Brief letter of intent and computing background summary
Recommendation letters: Not required

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $1,000 spatial data science grant support
Application fee: $120
Tuition / joining costs: $3,800 certificate program cost

Dates and verification

Application deadline: May 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Minnesota Duluth documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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