Geoinformatics, MSc

Program Overview

Geoinformatics, MSc

Faculty and Academic Discipline

• Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
• Academic discipline: Natural Sciences

Qualification and Starting Date

• Qualification: Geoinformatics MSc
• Starting date: September/February

Language Requirements

• English language proficiency (TOEFL 547 / IELTS 6.0 / oral examination)

Academic Requirements

• Relevant bachelor’s degree

Duration and ECTS Credits

• Duration: 4 semesters
• ECTS credits: 120

Tuition Fee and Other Fees

• Tuition fee: 7,500 USD/year
• Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Short Description

The Geoinformatics MSc course develops knowledge and understanding in the following fields: database management, surveying, LiDAR systems, photogrammetry, drones, web mapping, and applications in different fields of life from environment protection to regional development.

Lecture, Seminar, and Practice

• Lecture, seminar: 40%
• Practice: 60%

Main Subjects

• New research methods in geosciences, Geostatistics, Management basics, Data protection, Project management
• Geoscientific data mining, Spatial data analysis, Photogrammetry, Point cloud analysis, CAD, Open source software, Programming, Multispectral remote sensing, Hyperspectral remote sensing, Web mapping, Raster analysis, Geovisualization

Internship and Practice

• Students should complete a 6-week field practice.

Career Prospects

• Graduates can choose from a wide range of possibilities on the labour market, such as consultancy firms, surveying and GIS-related companies, governmental organizations, research institutes, non-governmental organizations.