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Master of Science

Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Karlsruhe, GermanyGeography & Earth Sciences
APS Requiredfull-time

Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

€1,500/sem

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

The Master's programme in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics is research-based, and it makes use of the unique capabilities available in these fields at KIT. The two-year programme includes common basis courses, a selection of one out of six profiles, lab rotations in the third semester, and a six-month MSc thesis in the fourth semester. The programme language is English.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

motivation letter

Minimum GPA
No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT with a score of at least 92, IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 and no section below 5.5, or an equivalent certificate; CPE or CAE or Unicert II. Exemptions for applicants from certain countries or with English-taught degrees in EU/EEA/Switzerland.
Accepted bachelor fields
geo-related completed Bachelor's degree or at least equivalent degree from a programme with a duration of at least three years, based on a minimum of 180 ECTS credit points in the fields of physical-natural sciences, engineering-information technology and especially geodesy or geoinformatics-affine or geoscientific fields
APS Certificate
Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee
1,500 EUR
Semester contribution
Approx. 200 EUR per semester
ECTS credits
120
Funding info

Tuition: 1,500 EUR Semester contribution: Approx. 200 EUR per semester

Career Outcomes

Career opportunities are excellent in sectors like environmental protection, resource management, and the space industry, with growing demand for experts who can analyze satellite data for climate and security applications.

Specialisations

Computer VisionRemote Sensing of the AtmosphereEnvironmental GeodesyGeoinformatics

Typical job roles

Remote Sensing SpecialistGeoinformation Systems EngineerEarth Observation ScientistEnvironmental Data AnalystPhotogrammetrist

Target industries

Space & Aerospace IndustryEnvironmental ConsultancyAgriculture & ForestryPublic Safety & Disaster ManagementResearch & Development

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Programme details

Degree
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Mode
full-time
Start
Winter semester
Deadline
15 June (annual)

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