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MSc Cartography at Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich, Germany

Programme overview

The international Erasmus Mundus Master program in Cartography is a cooperation between the Technical University of Munich, Vienna University of Technology, TU Dresden and the University of Twente. The program is devoted to a broad education in cartography and geoinformatics. The program in cartography covers knowledge of and competencies in the visual representation, analysis and exploration of the digital Earth, together with its spatiotemporal elements and circumstances. Taught at Munich Other.

Faculty: TUM School of Engineering and Design  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester (October)  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

and skills will I acquire? Graduates of the international master program Cartography have in-depth competence in the entire field of cartography.

Career pathways

The qualification of M.Sc. in Cartography opens up excellent professional opportunities on national and international levels, both in the private sector and in administration or research. Graduates can work for government authorities, for map and atlas publishers or for companies specializing in GIS, location-based services, or navigation systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission category: Aptitude Assessment for Master. Application period: Winter semester: 01.01. – 31.05. Language proficiency required for admission: English. Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its Master’s degree program.

Intake: Winter Semester (October)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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