Program Overview

Geoinformatics Master's Degree

The Master's in Geoinformatics prepares graduates who are capable of applying geospatial science and technology to solve problems in industry or academia, as well as assuming leadership roles in their chosen employment field.

Program Overview

The cross-disciplinary nature of this program utilizes spatial data (geographic and/or remote sensing data) to solve real-life problems related to locations and changes in space and time, with wide applications in:

• Oil and gas industry
• Water resources and management
• Land use and land cover
• Climate change and cryosphere
• Archaeology
• Political science
• Urban planning and transportation
• Demography
• Public health
• Disaster response and relief effort
• Geospatial intelligence
• Cyber-security

Big data and cloud computing are the two new aspects of the program's collaborative research and applications, since geospatial and remote sensing data are big in nature and need advanced technology and methods for data mining, processing, storing, sharing, and distribution.

Research

The earth system is dynamic with its four components (hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere) constantly changing and interacting with each other. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences faculty is conducting research in these four components, contributing to relevant journals in their fields.

Admission & Application Requirements

Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Required documents include:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program
• Transcripts from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
• Credential Evaluation if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions
• English Language Proficiency: 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100
• Purpose Statement
• 2 academic or professional references

Application Deadlines

Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. Deadlines are subject to change.

• Spring 2026: October 1 (International and Domestic)
• Fall 2026: March 1 (Priority), June 1 (International and Domestic)
• Spring 2027: October 1 (International and Domestic)

Funding Opportunities

Teaching and research assistantships are limited and awarded on a competitive basis. Individual faculty members may have opportunities for research assistantships or research fellowships.

Career Options

Possible careers include those in demand in the fields of geospatial science and technology, with applications in various industries such as oil and gas, water resources, land use, climate change, archaeology, and more.

Graduate Advisor of Record

Alberto Mestas-Nunez, PhD