BSc Geodesy and Geoinformatics at HafenCity University Hamburg

Programme overview

The BSc Geodesy and Geoinformatics (Geomatics) covers capturing, managing, analysing and presenting spatial data, combining mathematics and natural science with engineering. The programme is practice-oriented and project-based and is also offered as a practice-integrated model with cooperation partners such as survey and port authorities.

Faculty: Geodesy and Geoinformatics | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years, 180 ECTS credits) | Study mode: full-time; also offered as a practice-integrated (dual) model with partner organisations | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Modules cover geodesy, mathematics and physics, statistics and adjustment computation, geoinformatics/GIS, photogrammetry, land management, law and interdisciplinary FaSt modules.

Career pathways

Geomatics engineers work in photogrammetry, surveying, geoinformation and related fields including planning, land management and environmental science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Higher education entrance qualification (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or subject-specific entrance qualification) is required, plus proof of participation in the HCU online self-assessment (Studienorientierung) for the chosen programme. Applications for the first semester are possible for the winter semester only (1 June to 15 July; international applicants must also apply via uni-assist from 1 March). The programme is not admission-restricted. For cohorts starting from winter semester 2023/24 the former 8-week pre-study placement no longer applies.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years, 180 ECTS credits)

Apply through the official page: https://www.hcu-hamburg.de/studierendenservices/fuer-studieninteressierte/bewerbungstermine

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