"The MS-GIST program provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the latest GIS capabilities that has proven invaluable in my career." - Benjamin Schaub, ESRI, Class of 2011
The University of Arizona's MS-GIST program, out of the School of Geography, Development and Environment, is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for online students for spring 2025.
Precision Mapping, Strategic Impact
Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of spatial analysis within the esteemed Geographic Information System Technology program at the University of Arizona. Engage with groundbreaking methodologies under the mentorship of distinguished faculty members, gaining invaluable insights into the latest advancements in the field. Confront diverse, multidisciplinary challenges head-on, harnessing the potential of geospatial data to shape a more interconnected global landscape. Join our community in pioneering innovative solutions that leverage the dynamic intersection of geography, technology, and society, driving forward the frontier of spatial analysis in an ever-evolving world.
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Message from the Director
Read the director of GIST, Chris Lukinbeal's message to all who are interested in Geographic Information System Technology and the GIST program here at the University of Arizona. Find out more about his commitment to this program, and his goals.
Our Rankings
The University of Arizona is a Research I institution with a history that reflects excellence, service, and a strategy of always moving forward and upward. The GIST programs are a part of the School of Geography, Development & Environment, a school well known for their national rankings for our academics and research. The National Academy of Sciences has ranked the School of Geography, Development & Environment at University of Arizona in the top ten among Geography Departments in the United States.
U.S. News ranks the University of Arizona among America’s Best Colleges and the Princeton Review lists the UA as one of “The Best Western Colleges.” It is ranked by the National Science Foundation as one of the top research public universities in the United States. The University of Arizona is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information on accreditation please see: Academic Affairs - Accreditation.
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