In addition to basic geographic perspectives on accessibility and transportation, topics covered in the course include GIS-based visualization of transport networks and flows, network data set construction and different methods for network analysis of relevance for transport planning.
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Application and eligibility
GIS for Transportation, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2026
Starts
19 January 2026
Ends
18 February 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
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
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-29160
Application
Application deadline was
15 October 2025.
Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Submit a
late application
at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß.
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
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-F2914
Application
Application deadline was
15 August 2025.
The application period is closed.
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß.
