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University of Munster
Münster
Geospatial Technologies
Subjects: Geoscience;Technology
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
The Master program in Geospatial Technologies is designed for individuals holding a Bachelor's degree in fields related to Geographic Information (GI). This includes areas such as environmental planning, regional planning, geography, logistics, transportation, marketing, and energy provision. We also warmly welcome computer scientists who have a strong interest in GI and GI Systems. Before starting the Master's program, you should have at least basic skills in computer science and/or geoinformatics. This Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies prepares you for a professional career in various domains. In the private sector, you can work with GI applications and consulting in areas like regional planning, landscape planning, the financial services industry, energy provision, transportation, agriculture, forestry, and retailing/marketing. In the research sector, you can engage in applied sciences at universities and other research institutions. In the public sector, you can apply your skills in local and regional administrations, particularly in cadastre and various types of planning, such as regional, traffic, and ecological planning. This program aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in these fields, fostering an environment of trust, understanding, and inclusivity. We strive to communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that our language is
Program Information
Study Location | Münster |
Start Semester | Winter |
Study Form | Full-time |
Study Type | Postgraduate |
Teaching Language | English |
Dual | No |
Remote | No |
Application Fee non-EU | No information |
Study Length | 3 Semesters |
Tuition Fees per Semester | 1,700 EUR |
Cost per Semester | 321 EUR |
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Language Requirements
CEFR | No information |
IELTS | 6 |
Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
TOEFL IBT | 61 |
The study program is in English language. Therefore, a TOEFL PBT certificate (minimum 500 points, paper-based), or equivalent, is required. Equivalent can be the TOEFL computer-based (CBT) or TOEFL (iBT), a certificate from other recognised institutions such as IELTS (academics) or Cambridge FCE, a previous Bachelors or Masters program entirely taught in English (to be documented with an English proficiency certificate from the University), or English as mother tongue. Equivalents to TOEFL 500 paper-based are, e.g., TOEFL computer-based (CBT) 173 TOEFL internet-based (iBT) 61 (15 in each sub-category) IELTS (academic) 6 (6 in each sub-category) Cambridge FCE
Qualification Requirements
In an evaluation procedure, up to 32 students will be admitted each year (fall/winter semester), half of them starting at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa and half at the Universitat Jaume I, Castellón. The overall entry requirements are defined by the respective national laws for Higher Education in Spain and Portugal. 2. A requirement for admission is to have completed at the time of application an adequate Bachelor degree of six semesters full time (= 180 ECTS credit points) or more, as recognized by the partner universities in Germany, Portugal, or Spain, for admission to graduate studies. The Masters Program in Geospatial Technologies is recommended to students with relevant degrees in application areas of geographic information, e.g., geography, ecology, urban, regional and environmental planning, logistics/transportation, energy provision, surveying, agriculture, forestry, and related. We also particularly welcome students with a degree in computer science. Within previous studies or professional experience, we expect applicants having acquired basic IT/GI skills already. In case of uncertainty, the Examination board or Masters Program coordinator decide about relevance of the previous degree.
Document Requirements
Online application form (see online application system) Bachelor diploma AND the transcript of records in the original language If the Bachelor documents are not in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German or French, please also provide an officially translated version in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, or French If applicable: Master diploma AND the transcript of records in the original language If applicable: If the Master documents are not in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German or French, please also provide an officially translated version in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, or French Proof of English level, see above European format CV (see template) – especially for the last 5.5 years, the CV has to list all activities and dates in terms of month/year without any gaps!!!!! Gaps in the CV might lead uneligibility of an application. All activities and dates of at least for the last 5.5 years have to be proven by corresponding documents/confirmations. Proof of nationality (passport or national identification card): If applicable: If the country of residence within 6 months before application does not correspond to the nationality, in case of dual nationality or when the place of residence might be unclear, please document your residence by an appropriate documentation: A residence certificate issued in accordance with the candidate’s municipality normal registration rules, or a A certificate from the candidate’s place of work, study or training issued by the employer or institution in question that includes the name, date and postal address of the applicant. 5. Recommendation letters,
Application Process
Acceptance Interview | No |
Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
Application | directly at the University |
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