This Master's programme is a three-semester, second-cycle degree delivered entirely in English. The curriculum is arranged so that the first two semesters combine taught courses and practical components, while the final semester is devoted to producing the Master's thesis. Taken together, the programme takes 1.5 years to complete and culminates in an advanced scientific or applied research project.
Coursework in the early semesters is organised into thematic module groups: Geodesy, Geoinformatics, IT, Mathematics, and Studium Generale (general studies). Geodesy covers topics such as physical geodesy, measurement technology and land management. Geoinformatics emphasises spatial databases, spatial data infrastructures, imagery and remote sensing methods. Core mathematical and computing foundations are taught through modules like Higher Mathematics, Differential Geometry and Practical Informatics.
This structure gives international students a compact, practice-oriented pathway to advanced geomatics skills and a research-led thesis experience in the final term. The programme’s mix of theoretical and applied modules is intended to prepare graduates for technical and analytical roles that draw on spatial data, measurement techniques and geospatial IT.
Program structure and key facts
The taught portion of the degree is concentrated into two lecture semesters that are structured very flexibly. In each semester you build your timetable by selecting five modules from the programme’s module catalogue, which lets you shape a course of study that matches your interests and prior experience. Because module delivery depends on student demand, some modules may only run once per academic year.
This open format is designed to support both broad and specialised study paths: you can combine modules across different topic areas to gain complementary skills, or focus narrowly to deepen expertise in a particular subfield. It also encourages active planning of your study trajectory—checking the module catalogue each year and coordinating with academic staff will help you avoid scheduling gaps when certain modules are offered only intermittently.
Through your chosen combination of modules you will develop subject-specific knowledge and practical competencies in the parts of geomatics you select. The programme’s structure promotes:
This master’s programme requires a strong, specialised undergraduate background and a solid base of subject knowledge. Before applying, you should have completed a Bachelor’s degree worth 210 credit points (ECTS) in a closely related subject area. To help you assess whether your prior studies have prepared you for MSc-level work, complete the programme’s self-test of typical entrance questions (link below). You do not need to submit your answers with the application—use the test as a personal check: if you find you cannot answer more than half of the questions competently, the programme coordinators advise against applying because the foundational knowledge will likely be insufficient.
Applicants from outside the EU are commonly asked to attend a preparatory “pre-semester” because many international bachelor programmes do not reach the required 210 ECTS in the relevant subjects. This pre-semester runs on campus at Hochschule Neubrandenburg each summer semester (starting in early March) to close knowledge gaps, earn missing ECTS, and get you ready for master’s-level courses. Whether you must take the pre-semester is decided by an expert jury that reviews all submitted transcripts. For full application details, refer to the official programme page linked below.
Requirements (concise)
Winter Semester (International)
31 May 2026
Summer Semester (International)
31 May 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 May 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
31 May 2026
Graduates gain skills applicable to technical and analytical roles in surveying, geodetic engineering, GIS and remote sensing. Typical career outcomes include positions as surveyors and measurement technicians, GIS or spatial data specialists, remote sensing analysts, and roles in land management and spatial data infrastructure projects.
The programme’s combination of measurement technology, spatial databases and IT prepares you for jobs in public administration (land and cadastral authorities), private engineering and surveying firms, environmental and geospatial consultancies, and companies working with satellite or aerial imagery. The research-oriented thesis also provides a foundation for doctoral studies or R&D positions.