MSc Geodesy and Geoinformatics at HafenCity University Hamburg

Programme overview

The MSc Geodesy and Geoinformatics is a research- and development-oriented programme with three specialisations: Geodesy, Geoinformatics and Hydrography. The Hydrography specialisation is taught in English and is internationally certified at Category A of the Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors.

Faculty: Geodesy and Geoinformatics | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years, 120 ECTS credits) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught (Geodesy, Geoinformatics) and English-taught (Hydrography) | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

The programme deepens geoinformation technology and systems, higher geodesy, engineering geodesy, close-range photogrammetry, navigation and related areas, with project and practical work in small groups and elective modules in the chosen specialisation.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for work in geo- and engineering sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first professional university degree. A first professional university degree is required; if the degree is not yet awarded, a transcript showing the grade average and at least 130 credits must accompany the application, with no more than 15 credits outstanding. Applications for the first semester are possible for the winter semester only. Applicants who did not complete their first degree at a German-language university must prove German proficiency (at least DSH 2 or equivalent) unless the programme is English-only. The Hydrography specialisation needs no German but requires English proof, for example TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 6.0 or TELC B2. Application deadline for the first semester: 1 June to 15 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years, 120 ECTS credits)

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

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