FAQs
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.
 Definition of GIS?
  GIS is an acronym for:
  • Geographic Information Systems (US)
  • Geographical Information Systems (UK, Aust., Canada)
  • Geographic Information Science (Academia)
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing things that exist and events that happen on earth. GIS technology integrates common database operations such as query and statistical analysis with the unique visualization and geographic analysis benefits offered by maps. These abilities distinguish GIS from other information systems and make it valuable to a wide range of public and private enterprises for explaining events, predicting outcomes, and planning strategies.  
Q.
 Definition of IGIS?
 
Institute of Geographical Information Systems (IGIS) is one of the lineup colleges of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) established in 2003. IGIS mission is to develop a wide-spread multi-disciplinary knowledgebase and expertise in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems to enhance
national progress through better resource management & infrastructure development. In order to achieve this goal, IGIS has been actively contributing in three domains: GIS education, research and product development.
Q.
 Definition of RS?
  Remote Sensing (RS) is the science and art of obtaining information about an object, area, or phenomenon through the analysis of data acquired by a device (ground based/aircraft/satellite) that is not in contact with the object, area, or phenomenon under investigation.
Q.
 Am I eligible to take admission in MS/PhD Program?
  Admission Criteria for MS Program:

 16 years of education from HEC / PEC recognized university / institute in any of the following fields may apply for admission in MS Program:
Remote Sensing & GIS/Geography/Geology/Archaeology/Natural Science/ Computer Science/Environmental Science/Town Planning/City & Regional Planning/Urban Planning/Forestry/Business Management/Health Management/ Public Health/ Architecture/Engineering/BE in Civil/Environmental/Electrical/Mechanical/ Petroleum/Mining/Marine/Transportation or equivalent qualification in any relevant discipline

Further details http://www.nust.edu.pk/Admission.htm
 Admission Criteria for PhD will be announced later on.
Q.
 What are the requirements for “Short Course in GIS/RS”?
  Any graduate interested to learn and gain comprehensive knowledge about GIS/RS can get enrolled in “Short Course in GIS/RS” offered by IGIS.
Q.
 Are there any forthcoming seminars/conference/workshop/customized course offered by IGIS?
  Please see news & events on the homepage.
Q.
 What kind of services are provided by IGIS?
  IGIS offers (1) Non-degree Training courses (2) Regular degree Programs (MS & PhD) and (3) Consultancy services in diversified GIS/RS application areas
Q.
 What is the tuition and other fee for the MS Program?
  For details please visit http://www.nust.edu.pk/Fee.htm
Q.
 What is the tuition and other fee for the PhD Program?
  For details please visit http://www.nust.edu.pk/Fee.htm
Q.
 What are the working hours of IGIS?
  IGIS Office Working Hours – 8:30am – 5:00pm (Mon – Fri)
Q.
 What are the timings for MS Program?
  MS Program 2006 Classes – 9:30pm – 5:00pm (Mon – Fri)
Q.
 Is there any hostel available to students?
  Currently, hostel facility is not available for students.
Q.
 What is the fee for a regular short course in GIS/RS?
  Variable
Q.
 What are the research facilities available at IGIS?
  Faculty and the students have access to state of the art laboratories equipped with the latest Intel Pentium 4 computers; Hp Colour printers; Hp plotters to meet large scale printing requirements; Contex Wide format scanners, with a capacity to scan a 42 inch wide maps, aerial photographs etc.; GPS for field data collection etc. In addition, extensive GIS and image processing academic and research tasks are being done using the softwares ArcGIS and ERDAS Imagine (ESRI & Leica Geosystems products respectively).
IGIS has a reference library for the students of spatial information technologies. The vision is to develop this library as a complete source of up-to-date knowledge in GIS and image processing. More than 150 books, articles, and related published materials have been added to the library in 2006.
Q.
 Where is IGIS located?
  Institute of Geographical Information (IGIS) is located at:
112, Street 37, F-10/1 Islamabad, Pakistan
Q.
 Where is NUST located?
  National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) HQ is located at:

National University of Sciences and Technology
Tamiz-ud-din Road, P.O. Box 297
Rawalpindi Cantt, Pakistan.
Q.
 What are the prospects of employment for graduates of GIS/RS?
  With increasing awareness and utilization of GIS/RS technologies in research, planning and decision-making process in public and private sector organizations; academic institutions, the employment prospects for graduates of GIS/RS are high. Competence, hard work and dedication are further keys to excel.
Q.
 When will the new MS Program start this year?
  Admission for MS Remote Sensing and GIS for session 2006-08 will start in July-August. NUST Entrance Test will be held on 9th July, 06 followed by the personal interview, final selection of candidates and commencement of MS Classes.
Q.
 Where can I get the admission forms?
  Admission form for Postgraduate (Engineering & IT) are available at NUST HQ and Askari Commercial Bank Limited (ACBL) in all major cities. In addition, it can be downloaded from NUST HQ Website http://www.nust.edu.pk/Download.htm
Q.
 Is there any financial support/scholarship/assistantship/internship available at IGIS?
  For details please visit http://www.nust.edu.pk/Fee.htm