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MSc Geoinformatics at Osnabrück University

Osnabrück University, Germany

Programme overview

Geoinformatics is a new interdisciplinary field. It is dedicated to the development and application of computer science methods and concepts to solve spatial problems, with a particular focus on the spatial reference of information. It deals with the collection or acquisition, modeling, processing and, above all, the analysis, presentation and dissemination of geodata.

Faculty: School of Mathematics/Computer Science/Physics  |  Department: Institute of Computer Science  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The main areas of work and research include: Geoinformation systems (GIS) and derived specialist information systems and, more recently, 3D GIS and mobile GIS OpenGIS and interoperability between GIS and standard software Development of geodata infrastructures Multimedia applications in the geosciences, especially geoinformation systems and visualizations of geodata on the Internet Computer-aided cartography and digital cartography Databases and meta databases for spatial dataDatabases and metadatabases for spatial issues Satellite-based navigation and determination of position coordinates (GPS) and the associated digital data acquisition in the field Digital image processing of remote sensing data The integration of geography and system sciences represents a unique opportunity in Germany for GI students to combine subjects with great practical and research relevance.

Career pathways

The completion of the Master's program qualifies students for an academic career and for a wide range of working fields in the private or public sector, e.g. in the following segments: Public administration at federal, state or municipal level (e.g. offices for surveying, spatial planning, environment, agricultural structure) Utilities and waste disposal (electricity, water gas, wastewater) Geodata infrastructures and geomarketing Transport and tourism (incl.

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Entry requirements

Admission: admission-free. A Bachelor's degree of at least six semesters in "Geoinformatics" or a suitable course of study (e.g. Geodesy, Geography, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Environmental Systems Science) is required for the specialist Master's degree. Proof of English language skills must also be provided. Further information on the access requirements can be found in the admission regulations. Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency. This program is not subject to admission restrictions.

Intake: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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