GIS & Remote Sensing

GIS.jpgThe subprogram is focusing on the collaboration in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) between University of Rwanda (UR) and Swedish partner universities. At UR, the sub-programme is hosted by the College of Science and Technology, through its Centre for Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing (CGIS), while in Sweden the subprogram involves two Swedish universities namely Royal Institute of Technology - KTH and Lund University. General Objective The overall objective of this sub-programme is to increase knowledge and skills in GIS and RS related matters (quality and quantity of research activities, teaching, consultancy services and the service to the community) towards the sustainable environment and socio-economic development of the country and the region