Program Overview

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Geoinformatics MSc Program

The Geoinformatics MSc program is a degree program offered by the Faculty of Informatics at Eötvös Loránd University.

Program Description

In everyday life, geoinformation systems are used in an unnoticed and self-evident way. Geoinformatics is essentially dealing with the management and processing of spatial data, but also includes map visualization, primary and secondary data collection procedures, and geographic analysis. The program is a collaboration between the Faculty of Informatics and the Faculty of Sciences.

Program Structure

The program is designed to accept students with cartography, geomatics, or geography backgrounds, but also agricultural, technical, and computer science. The top-level standard of the training is guaranteed by the highly qualified academic staff. Teaching is supported by modern infrastructure and well-equipped labs.

Strength of Program

The high standard of the training is guaranteed by the highly qualified academic staff. Several of the teachers are involved in the leadership of national and international professional organizations of the related area and in editorial boards of journals in the field. Teaching is supported by modern infrastructure and well-equipped labs. Upper-year students and PhD students help the first-year students in a mentor system to overcome their first challenges at the university.

Career Opportunities

Government offices, administration in local governments, research institutions, mapping agencies, archives, and private firms need a growing number of cartographers who have a solid background of geoinformatics. Business companies which have a strong involvement in various visualization problems (in print or in three-dimensions) are definitely interested in employing young GIS specialists. Also, decision-makers often need GIS support for understanding the spatial relationship of features and social or natural phenomena.

Job Examples

• GIS specialist at national mapping agencies
  • in land registration
  • at private companies
  • publishers
  • geoinformatical firms

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 3,200 EUR per semester
• non-EU/EEA students: 3,200 EUR per semester
• Application fee: 150 EUR (non-refundable)

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

The following BSc degrees are considered acceptable:

• cartography
• geoinformatics (GIS)
• geomatics
• geography
• earth sciences Partly acceptable BSc degrees:
• environmental science
• computer science
• surveying

Language Requirements

• Minimum level of language proficiency (oral): B2
• Minimum level of language proficiency (written): B2

Documents to Submit with Application

• Online application form
• Bachelor-level degree
• Transcript of records
• Proof of application fee transfer
• CV
• Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
• Passport photo
• Medical certificate
• Copy of application fee transfer
• Language certificate

Application Procedure

The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and follow the instructions during the application process.

Entrance Examination and Selection Process

The applications are examined by the Admission Board, and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system. Admission letters are sent out in the online application system.

• Type of entrance examination: written
• Place of entrance examination: by email

Further Details of the Entrance Exam

The applicants receive the test questions (20 to 25 questions in English) by email. Most of the questions include a figure or a map. The task is to give a short evaluation of the figures or maps, analyze them, or make calculations. These questions test the skills and practical knowledge of the applicant. Other questions focus on the professional orientation and theoretical knowledge of the applicant. The answers should not be more than a few sentences.

Further Details of Selection and Evaluation

The ranking is based on a total evaluation of the academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.

Program Leader and Coordinator

• Program leader: Dr. Mátyás Gede, associate professor
• Program coordinator: Edina Hajdú

Program Details

• Title: Geoinformatics MSc
• Degree: Master of Science (MSc) in Geoinformatics
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Master
• Faculty: Faculty of Informatics
• Institute: Institute of Cartography and Geoinformatics
• Language: English, Hungarian
• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120
• Minimum number of students: 1
• Maximum number of students: 12

Offered for the Next Academic Year

Yes

Start Program

01, Sep, 2026

Deadline for Applications - September Intake

30, Apr, 2026

Is There a February Intake

No