Program Overview

Geodatabase Design

The purpose of the course is to further develop knowledge and skills related to central GIS tasks: collection, handling and updating of spatial data. Using ESRI's file geodatabase format as platform, the course addresses different GIS and CAD formats, metadata, coordinate systems/projections, the query language SQL as well as topological relations and rules.

About the Course

• The course is a second-cycle course.
• Study pace: Full time.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Type of studies: On campus.

Course Details

• Starts: 1 September 2025.
• Ends: 30 September 2025.
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits.
• Type of studies: On site.
• Study pace: 100%.
• Teaching hours: Daytime.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Language: English.
• Application code: UMU-F2900.

Eligibility

• Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 15 ECTS in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

Selection

• Academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900.
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038.
• Total fee: SEK 19,038.

Second Admissions Round for EU/EEA Citizens

• Starts: 1 September 2025.
• Ends: 30 September 2025.
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits.
• Type of studies: On site.
• Study pace: 100%.
• Teaching hours: Daytime.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Language: English.
• Application code: UMU-29072.

Eligibility for EU/EEA Citizens

• Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 15 ECTS in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

Application and Tuition Fees for EU/EEA Citizens

• Application fee: SEK 900.
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038.
• Total fee: SEK 19,038.

International Admissions Round

• Starts: 31 August 2026.
• Ends: 29 September 2026.
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits.
• Type of studies: On site.
• Study pace: 100%.
• Teaching hours: Daytime.
• Study location: Umeå.
• Language: English.
• Application code: UMU-F2901.

Eligibility for International Admissions

• Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 15 ECTS in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Selection for International Admissions

• Academic credits awarded by application deadline (HPAV 30-285 ECTS).

Application for International Admissions

• Online applications are now open.
• Application deadline is 15 January 2026.

Application and Tuition Fees for International Admissions

• Application fee: SEK 900.
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038.
• Total fee: SEK 19,038.

Course Provider

The course is given by the Department of Geography.