This full-time Master's programme is aimed at students who hold a BSc in Geodesy and Geoinformation or a closely related field (for example Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Geosciences or Electrical Engineering). The instruction is entirely in English and the standard duration is four semesters (including the Master's thesis), giving students a research-oriented, practice-informed education in geodetic engineering.
The curriculum is organised around three research-aligned profiles: Mobile Sensing and Robotics; Geodetic Earth System Science and Data Analysis; and Geoinformation and Spatial Development. Each student selects one profile as a major and another as a minor, allowing either a deep specialisation or a broader, interdisciplinary course of study. Throughout the programme students engage with current research projects and acquire the methods and tools needed to recognise and solve complex geodetic engineering problems. The degree also provides the formal entry qualification for PhD programmes.
This two-year (24-month) master’s curriculum combines a common advanced foundation with focused specialisation and research training. During the first semester you complete core advanced modules that establish the technical backbone needed later in the programme — topics include coordinate systems, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), statistics and adjustment theory, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Earth observation. Each module is concluded with an exam, and students receive credit points (CP) for successful completion. An individual study plan (3 CP) is drawn up at the start to fill any gaps from prior education. By the beginning of the first semester you must select a major and a minor profile from: Mobile Sensing and Robotics; Geodetic Earth System Science and Data Analysis; or Spatial Information and Development. Two mandatory modules introduce those chosen profiles.
In the second and third semesters you deepen specialist knowledge: for your major you take one mandatory and three to five compulsory modules, while you may select up to three compulsory elective modules from your minor profile or external offerings. Two project modules (24 CP total) expose you to current research questions and train you in independent, self-directed research methods; these projects are intended as direct preparation for the master’s thesis and therefore should be chosen from the major profile. The final (fourth) semester is reserved for the master’s thesis (30 CP), which demonstrates your ability to carry out an extended, independent research or application project.
Expected learning outcomes include mastery of fundamental geodetic and geoinformation methods (coordinate reference systems, GNSS processing, statistical adjustment), practical skills in GIS and remote sensing, advanced data analysis relevant to geodetic earth-system science, and hands-on experience with sensing and robotic platforms or spatial development applications depending on profile. The programme culminates in the ability to plan and execute independent research projects and to communicate technical results — skills suited to research careers, industry roles in surveying and mapping, geospatial data analysis, and development-oriented spatial planning.
Key programme requirements and structure
Admission overview
Applicants must hold a three-year Bachelor of Science degree in Geodesy, Geoinformation or a closely related subject — examples include Geoscience, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Electrical Engineering. Before applying, make sure your prior degree and coursework meet the outlined credit requirements.
To help the examination board assess your eligibility, provide clear transcripts and, if available, course descriptions or syllabi for relevant modules. The examination board will make the final decision on admission based on the documents you submit — so check these requirements carefully before you apply.
Admission requirements (bullet points)
Winter Semester (International)
31 May 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 August 2026
Graduates are prepared for technical and research roles that require advanced geodetic and geoinformation skills. Typical career paths include positions in surveying and mapping, GNSS and satellite geodesy, remote sensing and photogrammetry, geospatial data analysis, sensor integration and robotics, environmental and earth system monitoring, and GIS/geo‑information companies. Employers include engineering firms, national mapping agencies, space and satellite organisations, environmental consultancies, and private geoinformatics companies.
The programme’s strong research orientation and project modules provide a clear route to doctoral studies and roles in academia and research institutes. Graduates gain the analytical and computational skills needed for data‑driven problem solving in geoscience and engineering contexts, making them competitive for interdisciplinary positions that combine geodesy, data analysis, and software/algorithm development.