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Programs

Undergraduate

  1. Geographic Information Science (GIScience) Track

 

This track focuses on geospatial technologies, equipping students with advanced GIS, remote sensing, and spatial modeling skills to excel in geospatial analysis, environmental management, and technology-driven fields.

 

  • Total Credits Required: 129 credit hours

    • General Courses: 30 credits

    • Major Courses: 75 credits

    • Minor Courses: 24 credits

  • General Courses

  • Compulsory General Courses (21 Credits)

  • English preparatory Course (non-credit)

  • Modern and Contemporary History of Kuwait (3 credits)

  • Language Communication Skills - Arabic (3 credits)

  • Aesthetics of Arabic Literature (3 credits)

  • History of Arab-Islamic Civilization (3 credits)

  • Information and Research Skills (3 credits)

  • English Language 141 (3 credits)

  • English Language 142 (3 credits)

  • Elective General Courses (9 Credits)

Students select courses from the Humanities and Social Sciences or Applied Sciences options listed in the major sheet.

  • Core Courses (27 Credits):

    • Elements of Cartography (3 credits)

    • Spatial Statistics 1 (3 credits)

    • Introduction to Physical Geography (3 credits)

    • Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits)

    • Spatial Analysis 1 (3 credits)

    • Geographic Information Systems 1 (3 credits)

    • Research Methods in Geography (3 credits)

    • Remote Sensing 1 (3 credits)

    • Geography of Kuwait (3 credits)

  • Track-Specific Core Courses (24 Credits):

    • Thematic Maps (3 credits)

    • Contour and Topographic Maps (3 credits)

    • Geographic Information Systems 2 (3 credits)

    • Remote Sensing 2 (3 credits)

    • Spatial Database Design (3 credits)

    • Spatial Analysis 2 (3 credits)

    • Geotechnology Applications (3 credits)

    • Climatic and Weather Maps (3 credits)

  • Elective Courses (24 Credits):

    • First Group

    • Climatology (3 credits)

    • Biogeography (3 credits)

    •  Spatial Modeling (3 credits)

    • Global Navigation Systems (3 credits(

    • Geomorphology (3 Credits)

    • Aerial Surveying (3 credits)

    • Spatial Statistics 2 (3 Credits)

    • Geo-Visualization (3 credits)

 

  • Second Group

    • Economic Geography (3 credits)

    • Oceanography (3 credits)

    • Population Geography (3 credits)

    • Urban Geography (3 credits)

    • Medical Geography (3 credits)

    • Field Study and Project (3 credits)

    • Coastal Environments (3 Credits)

    • Geography of Environmental Hazards (3 Credits)

 

 

  • Fieldwork and Labs: Hands-on training in GIS and remote sensing, spatial database design, and geospatial technology applications.

  1. Applied Geography Track

 

This track emphasizes understanding and addressing real-world challenges related to urbanization, resource management, and human-environment interactions. It prepares students for roles in urban planning, environmental policy, and regional development.

  • Total Credits Required: 129 credit hours

    • General Courses: 30 credits

    • Major Courses: 75 credits

    • Minor Courses: 24 credits

  • Core Courses (27 Credits):

    • Elements of Cartography (3 credits)

    • Spatial Statistics 1 (3 credits)

    • Introduction to Physical Geography (3 credits)

    • Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits)

    • Spatial Analysis 1 (3 credits)

    • Geographic Information Systems 1 (3 credits)

    • Research Methods in Geography (3 credits)

    • Remote Sensing 1 (3 credits)

    • Geography of Kuwait (3 credits)

  • Track-Specific Core Courses (24 Credits):

    • Climatology (3 credits)

    • Biogeography (3 credits)

    • Economic Geography (3 credits)

    • Oceanography (3 credits)

    • Population Geography (3 credits)

    • Urban Geography (3 credits)

    • Geomorphology (3 credits)

    • Political Geography (3 credits)

  • Elective Courses (24 Credits):

    • Geography of the Arab World (3 Credits)

    • Regional Geography (3 Credits)

    • Urban and Regional Planning (3 credits)

    • Geography of Energy and Industry (3 Credits)

    • Medical Geography (3 credits)

    • Theories of Urban Planning (3 Credits)

    • Special Topic in Human Geography (3 Credits)

    • Field Study and Project (3 Credits)

    • Thematic Maps (3 credits)

    • Contour and Topographic Maps (3 credits)

    • Geographic Information Systems 2 (3 credits)

    • Geography of Arid Lands (3 credits)

    • Climatic and Weather Maps (3 credits)

    • Applied Geomorphology (3 Credits)

    • Coastal Environments (3 Credits)

    • Special Topic in Physical Geography (3 Credits)

           -First Group

 

 

 

           -Second Group

 

  • Fieldwork and Labs: Includes practical training in urban and regional planning, field studies, and hands-on GIS projects.

Graduate

  1. Master of Arts in Geography (MA)

This program provides a strong foundation in both human and physical geography while emphasizing research and practical application. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in academia, government, urban planning, and environmental consultancy. Students can choose between thesis and non-thesis options.

Total Credits Required: 39 credits

  • Compulsory Courses (21 Credits):

    • Advanced Human Geography (3 credits)

    • Advanced Physical Geography (3 credits)

    • Research Methods in Geography (3 credits)

    • Remote Sensing (non-thesis option) (3 credits)

    • Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)

    • Economic Geography and Development (non-thesis option) (3 credits)

    • Capstone Project (non-thesis option) (3 credits)

  • Elective Courses (18 Credits):

    • Urban and Regional Planning (3 credits)

    • Coastal Geomorphology (3 credits)

    • Global Environmental Issues (3 credits)

    • Advanced GIS Project in Kuwait (3 credits)

    • Advanced Studies in Political Geography (3 credits)

  • Thesis Option:

  • 9-credit thesis replacing the Capstone Project.

     

  1. Master of Science in Applied Geosciences and GIScience (Joint Program)

This interdisciplinary program combines the strengths of physical geography, geology, and GIScience to address real-world challenges such as natural resource management, and environmental planning. Graduates are prepared for advanced-level careers in governmental and private sectors and further academic pursuits.

Total Credits Required: 36 credits

  • Compulsory Courses (24 Credits):

  • Scientific Writing (3 credits)

  • Spatial Analysis (3 credits)

  • Fieldwork Skills and Techniques (3 credits)

  • Environmental Geology (3 credits)

  • Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)

  • Remote Sensing (3 credits)

  • Research Methods (3 credits)

  • Graduation Project (3 credits)

  • Elective Courses (12 Credits):

Group A (GIScience):

  • Advanced Spatial Analysis (3 credits)

  • Advanced GIS (3 credits)

  • Advanced Remote Sensing (3 credits)

  • Applications in Geographic Technologies (3 credits)

Group B (Geoscience & Physical Geography):

  • Topics in Climate Change (3 credits)

  • Desert Geomorphology (3 credits)

  • Coastal Geomorphology and Environment (3 credits)

  • Natural Hazards (3 credits)

  • Marine Ecosystems (3 credits)

Highlights of the Graduate Programs

  • Career Paths:

Graduates can pursue careers in urban planning, environmental management, GIS consultancy, research institutions, government agencies, and education.

  • Unique Features:

Emphasis on both theory and application through fieldwork, labs, and advanced technologies.

Opportunities for collaborative projects with local and international organizations.

  • Application Process:

Applicants should hold a relevant undergraduate degree and meet the academic requirements of the College of Graduate Studies at Kuwait University. Submission of recommendation letters is mandatory.