Geospatial Analytics How to apply

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How to apply

Fulfill the admission requirements

  • Completed baccalaureate or advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • If English is not your native language, please submit a TOEFL score of at least 80 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 59 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 180.
  • GRE scores are not required.

Application dates

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Fall 2025 June 1 August 2025

Gather your papers

  • Transcripts of all previous college or university education. Upload unofficial transcripts in your online application. If you are accepted, you will be asked to provide official transcripts.
  • Personal statement describing why you wish to pursue graduate certificate in geospatial analytics, how geospatial analytics will advance your career and any other information you feel might support your application
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae.
  • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or C1 Advanced score reports for applicants whose native language is not English. For information on sending test scores, visit the Grad School website.

Complete the online application

Carefully follow the instructions on the application site.

  • Upload the above documents in the online application
  • Degree/delivery: Graduate Certificate-Distance (Online/Remote Site/etc.)
  • Academic program: Geospatial Analytics-Distance (Grad Cert)
  • Application fee: $40.00

Application fee waiver questions: Contact MU Graduate Admissions with questions via 573-882-6311 or 1-800-877-6312 or via email at gradadmin@missouri.edu

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This program is administered by the MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics

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