African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST)
Formerly Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS)
Under the Auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
The African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST), formerly known as Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS) was established in 1972 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) as an educational “one-stop” solution institution that trains highly skilled manpower in geospatial information science and technology.
Member Countries:
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following programmes
Academic Programmes
| Diploma/Degree | Qualification Requirements | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Technologist Diploma (TD) in Geospatial Information Production and Management Specialisations: Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (French and English). Run by AFRIGIST under CAMES Accreditation |
Technician Diploma, National Diploma (ND) or equivalent and O’ level credits in English and Mathematics. | 18 months |
| 2. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Geospatial Information Production and Management. Specialisations: Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (French and English). Run by AFRIGIST under CAMES Accreditation |
H.N.D., B.Sc., B.A. or Higher degree in any discipline (Science, Engineering, Social Science, etc.). | 12 months |
| 3. Professional Master (PM) in Geospatial Information Production and Management. Specialisations: Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (French and English). |
H.N.D., B.Sc., B.A. or Higher degree in any discipline (Science, Engineering, Social Science, etc.). | 12 months |
| NB: This programme is strictly for in-service professional training. | ||
| 4. Master of Science in Geospatial Information Production and Management (MSc. GPM) (French/English). Run by AFRIGIST under CAMES Accreditation |
B.Sc., B.A. or Higher degree in a related discipline (Science, Engineering, Social science, Humanities, Education, Health Sciences), AFRIGIST PGD in Geospatial Information Production and Management or equivalent. | 24 months |
| 5. Master of Science in Geo-information Science (MSc GIS) in collaboration with University of Abomey Calavi (French). |
B.Sc., B.A. or Higher degree in a related discipline (Science, Engineering, Social science, Humanities, Education, Health Sciences). | 24 months |
| 6. Master in Geo-information Technology (MGIT) in collaboration with Federal University of Technology, Akure (English). |
B.Sc. in Science or Engineering fields including O’ level credits in English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | 24 months |
| 7. Master of Science in Geospatial Information Production and Management (MSc. GIPM) (English) in collaboration with Obafemi Awolowo University |
B.Sc. in Science or Engineering fields including O’ level credits in English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | 24 months |
| 8. PhD in Geospatial Information Science and Technology in Collaboration with University of Abomey Calavi, Republic of Benin |
MSc in Geospatial Information Science and Technology or equivalent with PhD grade. | 36 months |
| NB: Admissions for the 2024/25 set has been concluded. No admission for the current session. | ||
Application Process
Download Application Form English | French
Download the application form (PDF Document) English Application Form | French Application Form. Complete, scan and send to admission@afrigist.org and/or doa@afrigist.org.
The application can also be obtained at AFRIGIST and submitted in person.
Application Fee
The application form fee is $100.00 payable to:
- USD Account: ZENITH BANK (Account name: AFRIGIST; Account No: 5074394037; SORT CODE: 057190190)
- Naira Account: For candidates paying in Naira, the exchange rate is $1 to ₦1,600 payable to ZENITH BANK (Account Name: AFRIGIST; Account No: 1213492846)
