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Master of Science in Geography and Environmental Systems (STEM)

EDUCO - University of Maryland - Baltimore County

USA,Maryland

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 25,920/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Maryland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1966

Total Students: 14,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Geography and Environmental Systems (STEM)

Program Overview

The Department of Geography and Environmental Systems is at the interface between natural science, social science, public policy, engineering and information technology, with faculty who have background and collaborative relationships in both research and teaching related to all of these areas. The Department offers graduate programs leading to the M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree. Both non-thesis and thesis M.S. options are available. The program has three foci, reflecting the expertise and research interests of our faculty. All three have a common set of core courses; the remainder of each students’ academic program will be selected in consultation with faculty mentors. (1) Environmental Systems, including water resources and earth-surface processes, ecosystem science, and atmospheric processes; (2) Human Geography, with an emphasis on coupled human-natural systems including the impacts of human activities on the environment, the socioeconomic consequences of environmental degradation, and environmental policy; (3) Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing, focusing on training students in the application of geospatial analysis to improve understanding of changing spatial patterns in the natural and human environment.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 25,920 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in EDUCO - University of Maryland - Baltimore County

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 310.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

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Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.