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MSc Geoinformatics at TU Dresden

TU Dresden, Germany

Programme overview

Master programme in geoinformatics offered in the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, teaching competences in developing and handling scientific and technological methods of geoinformatics, a branch of applied computer science.

Faculty: Faculty of Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time; 8 semesters part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option); English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Covers advanced fundamentals and current development and research trends, with three focus areas, including geodata acquisition (laser scanning and others).

Career pathways

Public planning, site analysis, resource management, land-use planning, environmental studies, geodata development, application development, map design, research and administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree in geoinformatics, geodesy and geoinformation, cartography and geomedia technology, geography, computer science or media informatics, or a related programme; English at level B2 (for example TOEFL iBT 72 or IELTS 5.5); proof of special aptitude (55 ECTS in relevant subjects). Numerus clausus: no, but an aptitude assessment procedure is required. Application deadlines for the first subject semester (German applicants and Bildungsinländer): Aptitude assessment request period (winter semester): 1 June – 15 July; Aptitude assessment request period (summer semester): 1 December – 15 January; Application period for study (winter semester): 1 June – 15 September; Application period for study (summer semester): 1 December – 15 March. International applicants: Application period non-EU applicants (winter semester): 1 April – 31 May; Application period non-EU applicants (summer semester): 1 October – 30 November; Application period EU applicants (winter semester): 1 April – 15 July; Application period EU applicants (summer semester): 1 October – 15 January. Application is made online through the TU Dresden application portal.

Intake: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time; 8 semesters part-time

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