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MSc Earth System Data Science and Remote Sensing at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

International, English-taught master's programme focused on research and methods in environmental data science and remote sensing, with several application areas for specialisation, aiming to train a new generation of earth system scientists.

Faculty: Fakultät für Physik und Erdsystemwissenschaften  |  Department: Institute und Einrichtungen der Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Remote sensing and data science methods taught through theory and practice; prior knowledge of a scripting language for scientific computing or a higher programming language is expected.

Career pathways

Opportunities at research institutions with an environmental and earth-science focus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in earth science, natural science, environmental science, computer science or data science, with at least 35 credit points in geography, earth system science, geosciences, environmental sciences, life sciences, data science, environmental informatics, remote sensing or GIS, plus prior knowledge in statistics and programming. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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