Master of Science in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems [MSc (RS & GIS)]/ Master of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems [MRS & GIS]/ Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems [PGDip (RS&GIS)]
2026/2027
Looking to level up your geospatial skills? This RS & GIS postgraduate program gives you hands-on experience with advanced spatial analytics, industry-standard software, and digital image processing. It’s a flexible, research-backed path designed to help you master complex environmental modeling and high-level remote sensing workflows.
Entry Requirement
- Bachelor of the Science of Engineering Honours Degree of the University of Moratuwa, in a relevant field, as approved by the Senate
- OR Any other Honours degree in Engineering from a recognized University in a relevant field, as approved by the Senate
- OR Any degree in Science, Technology, Geography from a recognized University in a relevant field, as approved by the Senate AND a minimum of one year of appropriate experience after obtaining degree for 4-year degrees and 2-year appropriate experience after obtaining degree for 3- year degrees
- OR At least the recognized membership or the graduateship of a professional engineering institute in a relevant field AND a minimum of one year of appropriate experience after obtaining such membership or the graduateship as approved by the Senate
- OR At least the recognized membership or the graduateship of a recognized professional institute in a relevant field AND a minimum of two years of appropriate experience after obtaining such membership or graduateship as approved by the Senate.
Eligible candidates will be selected through an interview.
Duration
2 years for MSc (RS & GIS) and 1 year for MRS & GIS and PGDip (RS&GIS). All lectures, assignments, seminars and viva will normally be conducted on Saturdays and Sundays from 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM on hybrid mode.
Course Fees
| Program | Fee (LKR) |
|---|---|
| MSc (RS & GIS) (SLQF-L10) | 350,000 |
| MRS & GIS (SLQF-L9) | 300,000 |
| PGDip (RS & GIS) (SLQF-L8) | 250,000 |
| Registration Fee | 1,000 |
| Refundable Library Deposit | 5,000 |
| End Semester Exam (per course) | 500 |
(The fee for the course could be paid in two installments)
Course Structure
| MSc (RS & GIS) | MRS & GIS | PGDip (RS&GIS) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective | Core | Elective | Core | Elective | |
| Semester 1 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| Total | 13 | 13 | 13 | |||
| Semester 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 14 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Inter Sem | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 7 | 2 | |||
| Final Sem (Research Dissertation) | 20 | - | - | |||
| Total Credits | 60 | 30 | 25 | |||
Course Coordinator
Professor S.P. Chaminda
Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Katubedda, Moratuwa
M: +94 773185666 | E: chaminda@uom.lk
Closing date: 31 July 2026