MSc Geoinformatics and Spatial Data Science at University of Münster

Programme overview

Consecutive, full-time Master of Science taught entirely in English, with a strong focus on algorithmic processing of geospatial data and software development in a geoscientific context. It builds on a Bachelor in Geoinformatics or a related field such as computer science or geodesy. About 30 students are admitted each year.

Department: Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi) | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The course programme is completed in the first two semesters, with a choice of 8 out of 10 modules and study projects embedded in ifgi research. The third semester (30 CP) is an external semester at a university abroad or in industry, government or a research institute; the fourth semester is the Master thesis with oral defence.

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Entry requirements

Bachelor degree of at least six full-time semesters (180 ECTS) recognised in Germany for graduate admission, with at least 80 ECTS in courses covering at least four of these competences: mathematics (linear algebra, analysis); algorithms and data structures; software engineering and programming; architectures and methods for distributed storage and processing of spatial information; acquisition and statistical analysis of spatio-temporal data; application of IT to geoscientific research questions. At least 10 ECTS must be in software engineering and programming. English proof for non-native speakers: TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or equivalent such as IELTS academic 6.5, or a previous study programme taught in English. Documents: Bachelor diploma and transcript (a preliminary transcript of at least 150 ECTS suffices at application), European-format CV, at least two reference letters, passport copy, photo, list of references, documentation of experience abroad/work if applicable. Selected applicants are invited to a 15-20 minute interview. Application is online; applicants from India and China (and Vietnam) need an APS certificate. Deadlines: non-EU 30 November (summer semester) and 31 May (winter semester); EU 15 January (summer semester) and 15 July (winter semester).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

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