Geoinformatics (M.Sc.)

Study content:

The Master's programme in Geoinformatics introduces students to scientific work, taking into account English as the scientific language in geoinformatics. The aim of this degree programme is the intelligent processing of geographical information in the context of geographical issues. This includes the development of (computer-aided) methods for geodata analysis - from data acquisition & storage, processing, data enrichment to advanced explorative visualisation and cartographic

communication. The acquired knowledge and competences are also to be applied in projects before the degree programme is completed with a scientific Master's thesis.

Career prospects:

Urban and regional planning
Waste management
Logistics
Navigation and traffic
Telecommunications
Marketing and Tourism
Agriculture and forestry
Landscape planning
Disaster management
Water and energy supply
Insura

About the degree programme

Degree programme: Geoinformatics

Official Designation: Geoinformatik

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Study mode: Full-time

Language of instruction: German

Start of studies: winter semester, summer semester

Standard study duration: 4 semesters

Admission type: Open admission

Minimum German language skills: C 1

Please note: Admission requirements according to § 6 of the exam regulations in der current edition. Introductory events take place closely before the start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…. Start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…

Application deadline for the summer semester: 15. January

Application deadline for the winter semester: 15. July

Further information

Application Documents

Signed application for admission to the Master's programme (you will receive a PDF after completing the online application).
Bachelor's degree certificate or comparable degree.
If the certificate is not available, proof of the examination results achieved in this degree programme, the average grade achieved in the process, the number of credit points included in the calculation of the average grade, as well as the number of credit points required for the completion of the corresponding degree programme must be enclosed (Transcript of Records). Students of the University of Augsburg please apply for the certificate at an early stage via e-mail ssc@zv.uni-augsburg.de at the Student Information Office. You will be notified via your student e-mail address (retrievable with your RZ ID and RZ password via https://webmail.uni-augsburg.de/) as soon as the certificate can be collected.
Tabular curriculum vitae
English-language letter of motivation with your reasons to study Geoinformatics at the University of Augsburg
Table with completed courses in Geoinformatics, GIS, Cartography, Modelling and Computer Science with ECTS
If applicable, proof of practical experience with applications of geoinformatics, use of GIS in companies
If applicable, evidence of language skills in English (course certificates, stays abroad, language certificates, etc.)
If applicable, evidence of programming languages (course certificates, brief assessment of your skills, naming the programming and/or scripting languages).

Please note: Good knowledge of English and programming languages is indispensable for the success of the Master's programme in Geoinformatics.

Signed application for admission to the Master's programme (you will receive a PDF after completing the online application).
Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree as a certified copy or certified translation by a sworn translator in Germany if the originals are not written in German or English. (Please note: China, India and Vietnam only with original APS certificate).
If the certificate is not available, proof of the examination results achieved in this degree programme, the average grade achieved, the number of credit points included in the calculation of the average grade, as well as the number of credit points required for the completion of the corresponding degree programme (Transcript of Records) must be enclosed, which must also be available in a certified translation.
Proof of German language skills
Tabular curriculum vitae
English-language letter of motivation with your reasons for studying Geoinformatics at the University of Augsburg
Table with completed courses in Geoinformatics, GIS, Cartography, Modelling and Computer Science with ECTS
If applicable, proof of practical experience with applications of geoinformatics, use of GIS in companies
If applicable, evidence of language skills in English (course certificates, stays abroad, language certificates, etc.)
If applicable, evidence of programming languages (course certificates, brief assessment of your skills, naming the programming and/or scripting languages)

Please note: Good knowledge of English and programming languages is indispensable for the success of the Master's programme in Geoinformatics.

More information on application with international bachelor's degree certificates.

The application for the master's program "Geoinformatics" is exclusively digital. It is not necessary to send the application by mail.

Enclosed you will find a short instruction: