This MSc programme trains students to become technically and scientifically capable professionals who can operate in both research and applied settings. You will develop hands-on expertise with cutting‑edge geospatial tools—such as remote sensing, geoinformatics, environmental cartography and stochastic modelling—and learn how to apply them to monitor and analyse environmental phenomena.
The course emphasizes translating complex geospatial information into actionable insights. You will work with methods like satellite geodesy and hydrogeodesy, gain experience processing and interpreting large, heterogeneous datasets, and build the communication and leadership skills needed to contribute effectively in interdisciplinary teams. These competencies prepare graduates for roles across research institutions, public agencies, NGOs and private sector organisations focused on environmental monitoring and management.
Key competencies / requirements
The programme is structured as a modular curriculum combining mandatory core modules with a large selection of electives in the later stages. Modules are weighted and recorded using the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Over the full course of study you will accumulate 120 ECTS in total, which includes the research and writing of the Master's thesis. Teaching is delivered in English, and a short German language course is provided before classes begin to help you settle in.
During the first semester you will take the compulsory core modules that establish the theoretical and methodological foundations of geomatics applied to environmental monitoring. In the second and third semesters you can tailor your studies through many elective modules, enabling you to specialise in particular techniques or application areas. Practical experience is built into the programme: a mandatory two-week fieldwork component gives hands-on exposure to data collection and field methods. The programme culminates in an independent Master’s thesis that integrates your acquired knowledge and skills.
Learning outcomes
Requirements (concise)
This program requires applicants to hold a relevant Bachelor's degree. Typical qualifying undergraduate subjects include geomatics engineering, civil engineering, surveying, and environmental engineering, but closely related study programs may also be considered.
The degree should normally have a standard duration of four years. Degrees awarded by foreign universities are acceptable provided they are regarded as equivalent to the qualifying Bachelor’s described above.
If your degree title or length differs from the examples given (for instance, from a different country or a related discipline), check with the admissions office to confirm whether it meets the equivalence criteria.
Winter Semester (International)
15 January 2027
Summer Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Graduates are prepared for careers in both research and applied professional contexts. Typical employers include environmental consultancies, national and local government agencies, research institutes, NGOs and international organisations where geospatial analysis and environmental monitoring are required.
Career paths may include roles such as remote sensing/GIS specialist, environmental analyst, hydrogeodesy or geodesy technician, spatial data scientist, and project lead in interdisciplinary teams. The combination of technical skills and practical field experience also provides a solid foundation for PhD studies.