The Department of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University has announced admissions for the 27th Batch of its intensive Master’s programme focusing on GIS for Environment and Development.

Programme Features

• Duration: One-year (3-semester) intensive master’s programme.
• Credits: 42 credit hours (including taught, practical, and research components).
• Thesis Group: 12 courses + Thesis + Fieldwork.
• Non-thesis Group: 14 courses + Fieldwork.
• Facilities: Well-equipped GIS-RS, cartographic, physical, cultural, climate, and environmental science laboratories.
• Highlights: Field excursions, research presentations, and highly qualified faculty with strong research exposure.

Important Dates & Admission Process

• Last Date of Application: 23 April 2026
• Admission Test: 24 April 2026 (Friday) at 10:00 AM
• Programme Starts: May 2026
• Online Application: Visit https://www.msged.edu.bd, click on “Admission,” and then “Apply.”
• Offline Application: Prescribed forms are available at the Department office from Sunday to Thursday (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM) and Friday (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM).

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• At least CGPA 2.25 on a scale of 4.0 in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• 2nd Class in a 3-year Honours degree with a 1-year Master’s degree.
• 2nd Class in a 4-year Honours degree.

Cost & Job Opportunities

• Programme Cost: Approximately BDT 1,18,000 (payable in three instalments).
• Career Fields: National and international GOs/NGOs, Academic & Research, Urban Planning, Environmental Modelling, Roads & Highway Planning, Agriculture, Water Resource Management, and Disaster Management.

Contact Information

• Admin Officer (MSGED): +88-02224426104 | Cell: +88-01779-742858
• Programme Coordinator: Professor Dr Nahreen Islam Khan
• Email: [email protected]