The potential of remote sensing techniques, coupled with GIS, are widely recognized as supporting tools for planning, monitoring, and managing the appropriate utilization of resources at the country, regional and global levels. Nowadays there is an urgency to prepare for any future adversity as the frequency and magnitude of natural disasters are increasing due to urbanization, climate change, environmental issues, etc.

Our Remote Sensing and GIS program integrates application-driven learning with the organization’s core spatial application goals. Designed to prepare you to contribute to UN-led initiatives (e.g., disaster risk reduction, sustainable development, and global environmental monitoring), this program equips you with the practical skills to turn space-based data into solutions for humanity’s most pressing issues. The curriculum is intentionally aligned with UNCOPUOS’s focus on using space technology for global good, with modules that directly map to the organization’s key action areas, like Remote Sensing for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Spatial Tech for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Global Environmental Monitoring with Space Data, etc., and it also embeds AI as a core capability.

Teaching emphasizes both hands-on experience and exploration of professional concepts and methods, and outreach activities, internships, and research collaborations will ensure students gain insights into real-world problems and applications. It is designed to provide students with the theoretical background and sufficient practical skills to start or advance their careers in RSGIS applications.

If you want to use Remote Sensing and GIS to contribute to UN’s mission of harnessing space technology for peace, development, and human well-being, this program is your gateway. You’ll graduate with the practical skills, global perspective, and network to make a tangible difference in addressing the world's most urgent challenges.

Your journey to turning space-based data into global good starts here.