Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Science in Geospatial Data Science

The Master of Science in Geospatial Data Science is a program offered by the University of Hong Kong.

Program Details

• The program is also known as MSc (GeoDS) or 理科碩士(地理空間數據科學).
• The program has various components, including:
  • Academic Staff
  • Research Team
  • Introduction
  • Contact
• The program structure includes:
  • Program Pamphlet
  • Curriculum
  • Course List
  • Seminars & Events
  • Awards & Scholarship
  • Provision of Feedback to Students

Research and Achievements

• The program has a strong research focus, with students and faculty working on projects that leverage geospatial technology to analyze and address societal challenges.
• A recent achievement includes an MSc(GeoDS) student team winning the 2025 Esri Young Scholars Award (Hong Kong) group championship for their project “Mapping Despair: Geographic Insights into Suicide in HK”.
• The project utilized geospatial technology, including the Geographically Weighted Random Forest (GWRF) model and SHAP framework, to analyze suicide risk factors in Hong Kong and identified high-risk areas and socioeconomic drivers.

Admissions

• Admissions for intake are open.
• The program has an application process, with requirements and FAQs available for potential applicants.
• There is also information on composition fees for applicants.