Geodesy and Geoinformatics - Remote Sensing and GIS Track
(Master of Science)
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Short Description
The master's programme in geodesy and geoinformatics is divided into three study tracks:
- Geomatics
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- Navigation and Field Robotics
The Track 鈥淩emote Sensing and GIS鈥� within the programme Geodesy and Geoinformatics is a geoscience subject based mainly on computer science, image processing, geoinformatics and artificial intelligence.
In the 鈥淩emote Sensing and GIS鈥� Track, you will deepen your knowledge of the various techniques of image-based earth observation, data analysis, evaluation and presentation using geoinformation systems (GIS) 鈥� adapted to your previous knowledge from a bachelor鈥檚 degree in engineering or geosciences.
Observing and monitoring the Earth as a whole is at the heart of the 鈥淩emote Sensing and GIS鈥� Track. Precise, comprehensive data and analyses are the basis for deriving conclusive options for the sustainable development of our environment and thus for responsibly solving one of the central tasks of our society. By combining image and geodata analysis, positioning and communication, information can be provided virtually in real time and made available in a GIS with in-situ and additional information for further processing and visualisation.
The results provide an essential basis for decision-making on issues related to agriculture and forestry, environmental protection, the Earth system 鈥� for example, for measures in the context of climate change, as well as sustainable development, disaster control, civil security and many other areas of societal concern.
Course Content
- Satellite earth observation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Spatial data science
- Image processing
- Image analysis
- Geodata processing
- Communication
- Positioning
- Sustainable development
- Various GIS applications
In the first semesters, students are taught the basics of geodesy and geoinformatics, remote sensing and GIS. Compulsory lectures cover topics such as image and geodata analysis using artificial intelligence, optimisation methods and geoinformation systems. Depending on the bachelor鈥檚 degree, different courses are compulsory. The compulsory electives allow students to specialise in certain areas at an early stage.
In the fourth semester of the Master鈥檚 programme, you will complete a Master鈥檚 thesis within six months. Once you have passed all your examinations and successfully completed your Master's thesis, you will be awarded your Master鈥檚 degree. On completion of the programme, you will be awarded the title Master of Science (M.Sc.).
The Master鈥檚 programme requires students to carry out significantly more independent scientific work than the Bachelor鈥檚 programme. This prepares them for research and development roles in industry or research institutions.
In addition to the formal requirements for application and enrolment, students specialising in 鈥淩emote Sensing and GIS鈥� should be interested in subject-specific and research-oriented contexts. If you are open to new questions, creative, curious about new answers, able to take criticism and responsible, you have the ideal prerequisites for the programme. Basic knowledge of mathematics, remote sensing and GIS is required. Programming is an essential tool from the outset.
A degree focusing on Remote Sensing and GIS will provide you with a high level of training in the application and further development of remote sensing and geoinformation systems. You will also have a basic understanding of research activities in these areas.
This knowledge is in great demand, for example, in the analysis of aerial and satellite images and in the development and use of geoinformation systems for a wide variety of purposes. Graduates are well placed for employment in the aerospace industry and in national and international public administration related to agriculture, forestry and environmental protection.
Admission Requirements
For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:
Application Deadlines
First-year students from Germany and the EU
- 1 June 鈥� 15 July of the year for the winter semester
First-year students from non-EU countries (VPD from uni-assist is required)
- 15 April 鈥� 31 May of the year for the winter semester
Students resuming their studies and transfer students from Germany and the EU (application in a higher semester)
- 1 June 鈥� 15 July of the year for the winter semester
- 1 December 鈥� 15 January of the year for the summer semester
Students resuming their studies and transfer students from non-EU countries (application in a higher semester)
- 15 April 鈥� 31 May of the year for the winter semester
- 15 October 鈥� 30 November of the previous year for the summer semester
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