Department of Geography

To emerge as a centre of excellence in Geography through quality teaching, learning, research, training, and the development of highly skilled human resources.

• GIS & Remote Sensing

• Data Analysis (SPSS, R, STATA)

• Spatial Analysis & Field-based Research

About the Department

The Department of Geography since the inception of the Central University of Karnataka has pledged to follow the mission of the University, i.e., making difference in the existing educational system and approaches. The department acknowledges the discipline of Geography as a complete science, the dissemination of which can bring a conspicuous difference in the social, economic, physical, environmental and political (including planning) scenario of the country and region. The Department of Geography endeavours to take the teaching of Geography with multi-disciplinary perspective along with substantial disciplinary depth.

Career Opportunities in Geography

• Academia & Research: Teaching, Assistant Professor, Research Fellow, PhD/Postdoc

• Government Sector: Civil Services, Planning, GIS, Remote Sensing, ISRO/NRSC

• Technical Careers: GIS Analyst, Urban Planner, Smart Cities, Geospatial Firms

• NGOs & Development: Environment, Climate Change, Public Health, Demography