Overview

The aim of the programme is to produce graduates that have sound knowledge in geoinformation science, competent in handling geospatial information as well as being ethical and able to contribute to the development of the country.

Programme Objective

The objective of this Geoinformatics programme from University Teknologi Malaysia is to produce graduates who are:

able to apply their knowledge and skills in the planning, analysis, design and supervision of works related to the geoinformatics discipline
technically competent in solving problems logically, analytically and creatively based on sound facts and ideas
capable of possessing a good leadership quality, ethical and professionally contribute towards the development of the nation
able to work collectively in societies of diverse backgrounds to achieve common goals
able to communicate effectively across a range of contexts and audiences
able to manage geoinformatics issues for the development and betterment of the nation and mankind
willing to embark on business and provide job opportunities

aware of the current local and global issues

Career Prospects

Graduates of the programme may work as GIS professionals at various government and private organizations related to land affairs. Among the posts that can be held are:

Geoinformation Officer
GIS/Remote Sensing Manager
Geospatial Database Administrator
GIS System Analyst
GIS Programmer/Application Developer
GIS/Remote Sensing Project Manager
GIS/Remote Sensing Project Consultant

Programme Structure

A relatively new programme that provides opportunities to students to explore a more advanced information technology, i.e. geospatial IT and other related elds

UTM is the only higher institution that offers this kind of programme (at undergraduate level) in the Asia Pacific region
The lecturer-student ratio of 1:12 guarantees good and effective environment of teaching and learning
Handled by lecturers who have been exposed to GIS education and training in foreign universities including Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand
Graduates have vast job opportunities as a result of increasing demand for geospatial data handling in many different disciplines.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

Malaysian Undergraduate: Application must be apply via UPU Online from February until March.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

46

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Geology View 6 other Bachelors in Geology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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46

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51

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UTM Diploma or its equivalent (recognized by the MalaysianGovernment and approved by the Senate of the University) with minimum CGPA of 2.70 in one of the following disciplines:

Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma in Valuation
Diploma in Architecture Diploma in Land Survey
Diploma in Town and Regional Planning Diploma in Quantity Surveying
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Other equivalent Diplomas which are considered relevant to the programme

or

Candidates with CGPA of less than 2.70 are also qualified to apply provided they have at least two years of working experience.
Candidates must also achieve a pass with distinction in Mathematics in the SPM/equivalent exam or Grade C in any Mathematics subject at Diploma level.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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