GIS Education in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia

Programs for schools and universities

Students, teachers, and university researchers in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia (MEA) region can access the same ArcGIS software that is being used by government agencies, NGOs, and businesses.

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GIS education

Benefits and key program offerings

To meet the demands of an increasingly technology-forward world, Esri launched Interactive Mapping for Students to increase GIS awareness in schools. This geospatial program enhances curriculum by helping students understand issues and solve problems in a deeper, more holistic way, then communicate findings and act.

Powerful geospatial software

Esri shares access to ArcGIS, its flagship geographic information system (GIS) software, for students to gain hands-on experience.

Educational services

Esri regional offices and distributors offer teacher training courses, classroom exercises, field trips, and data such as imagery and maps.

GeoMentors program

Esri works with local educators and volunteers to create lessons that align with national curriculum standards, conducted in local languages.

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GIS education in MEA

Over the years, Esri has partnered with a large number of schools, universities, and training institutions across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. Highlighted here are some of the most engaging programs from around the region.

GIS education programs for schools

Esri shares internationally renowned GIS education resources and best practices, supporting thousands of schools and students to experience the benefits of GIS in the classroom. Browse regional schools’ success stories for an idea of the prominent lessons and curricula featured.

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School success stories

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GIS education programs for universities

Several GIS certificates exist for learning GIS and growing the skills required for a flourishing career in this field. The certifications are useful whether you are a student or have already joined the workforce. Other programs offer rewarding experiences to university students to further their GIS knowledge. GIS is also being used to facilitate courses and mapping projects at universities across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia.

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Higher education success stories

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Featured countries

Explore the GIS education websites of these countries that are participating in Esri’s GIS programs.

A college student sitting in a landscaped campus quad looking at a cell phone screen, overlaid with a small terrain map Egypt

Educational universities and institutes in Egypt empower future GIS professionals with state-of-the-art technologies.

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Person in a library working at a computer Kuwait

Education organizations in Kuwait are leveraging GIS education programs to enhance learning in schools and aid administrators.

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Person studying and writing notes Lebanon

Esri Lebanon is committed to promoting GIS and location intelligence within the Lebanese education sector.

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A person wearing an indigo blue hijab and glasses using a large laptop at a school library table with rows of books in the background Saudi Arabia

Esri Saudi Arabia is committed to advancing GIS education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Two people smiling while pointing at a digital map on a laptop Türkiye

Mapping and spatial analysis are improving learning in schools in Türkiye to promote a brighter future.

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Person looking at a digital map on a computer United Arab Emirates

GIS plays an important role for young learners in the UAE.

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A person wearing business clothes and smiling while holding a laptop overlaid with a map of Central Asia Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan uses advanced geographic information technologies in education.

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Get your institution connected

Find out how easy it is to sign up your school with Esri’s GIS education programs.