Overview

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Spatial Data Science and Technology is located within the Department of Geography, and the two majors pair well together as geography is a discipline that asks questions about how spatial processes shape the world around us, ranging from climate, fire, and water to food, politics, and economies.

Our department is consistently ranked in the top 10 by the National Research Council, which ranks the quality of research and PhD programs. This is reflected in our high-quality undergraduate courses and faculty expertise.

The geography department offers integrated academic and career advising and a robust connection to alumni and career opportunities through an active jobs page and career events.

Spatial data science and technology majors can take a course called the professional geographer which pushes students to think beyond their major and develop broader transferable skills through a project of personal interest.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Spatial Data Science and Technology program of the University of Oregon have been employed by Apple, National Geographic, USGS, The US Census Bureau, The United Nations, OXFAM, The Nature Conservancy, government agencies in Eugene and beyond, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and more. Spatial data science and technology is one of the most rapidly-growing career paths in today’s economy. This major was designed to provide more substance and background to prepare people who want to use these technologies to inform policy, public opinion, and business decisions. Our career focus is that your major does not determine your career. Instead, study what interests you, and you will more easily develop the critical skills necessary for a job and a career: communication, critical thinking, an understanding of how to ask and effectively answer a question, understanding data, problem-solving, global perspective, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Our Digital Earth

The World and Big Data

Programming

GIScience

Remote Sensing

Advanced Cartography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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National students: We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as we admit students on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eugene, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

The UO does not require SAT/ACT results for international students. If you have them, they can be used to prove English proficiency.
English proficiency: If your native language is not English, you must submit standardized language test scores.
Conditional admission: The UO may offer conditional admission to international undergraduate students who have not yet reached the required level of English language proficiency. If you are conditionally admitted, you will attend the American English Institute (AEI) to study English in an intensive environment.
Demonstrating financial resources. Financial documents must have been prepared in the last 6 months.
Personal statements and letters of recommendation (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46077 USD / year

≈ 46077 USD / year
Out-of-State

46077 USD / year

≈ 46077 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16755 USD / year

≈ 16755 USD / year

Living costs

Eugene

United States

970 - 1380 USD / month

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

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Overview

A little more info

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Eugene

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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