Degree and duration

Regular program length of 2 years leading to a "Master of Science (M.Sc.)" degree; 120 credit points (corresponding to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System - ECTS) must be completed. Individual prorgram length may differ from regular program length.

Graduates of the degree program Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics can work in all areas where geodata is surveyed, collected, analyzed, visualized and interpreted by help of modern information technology and digital media: from automobile industry to development of appliances and electronics industry, software development, construction businesses, engineering offices, public administration and agencies to international air and space organisations. Not only is a direct start in a professional career possible, graduates with excellent accomplishments may also choose to do a doctorate which opens the possibility for a future career in research and teaching.

• future-oriented engineering program (specialization in mathematics and natural science)
• interdisciplinary focus, with a specific connection to computer science and geosciences
• study work in small, well supervised groups
• large percentage of practical experience (exercises, project work)
• research-oriented teaching through active involvement in research and engineering projects
• campus close to the city

Admission requirements to the master's degree program in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics are found in the current admission regulations. A rough overview:

• a completed bachelor’s or equivalent degree of at least 3 years duration and 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
• necessary minimum requirements completed in the bachelor program in
  • mathematics, statistics, physics and / or mechanics of 25 credit points
  • geoinformatics, image processing, remote sensing, photogrammetry, geosciences, geodesy and / or cartography of 30 credit points
• declaration that you have not lost your right to take any examinations in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics or in a study program in a related field
• proof of sufficient knowledge of English of at least B2 level according to the Common European Framework for Reference; this means for example: Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 90 in the internet-based test or IELTS with a minimum score of 6,.5 and no section under 5.5 or an equivalent certificate.
  This proof of knowledge of the English language does not apply to applicants
  • with an Abitur that states they have completed English for at least 5 years up until graduation and with a grade no less than 4
  • who have completed their high school or university education in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand
  • who have completed a degree program at a university in the European Economic Area or Switzerland with English as the sole language of instruction
• a letter of motivation in which the applicant states how the master's program in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics ties in with their career history and how it will be useful for their future career. The letter must be written in English and no more than 1 DIN A4 page in length.

Additional contacts:

• KIT-Department of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences
• Website Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics
• Academic advisor
• Examination board
• Information about exchange programs and studying abroad
• Student representatives Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics

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