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The master’s programme prepares specialists and experts on spatial data management for various fields of life in public, private, or non-governmental sector. During the studies, the students get acquainted with the spatial processes and phenomena in the contemporary society and environment such as migration, urbanisation, land use and climate change. In data oriented studios and courses, students get skills and know-how how to obtain, manage, analyse, and use data concerning these processes in spatial planning, decision-making, and policy-development.Intensive studio-format combining data management and geography, high-level theoretical courses, the possibility to individually design half of the curriculum together with world class scientific team provides the future alumni a competitive advantage on contemporary job market.
Why study Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society at UT?
- UT is ranked in the top 200 universities in the world in geography (QS rankings 2020).
- Learn geography and IT in the age of big data and use this knowledge to analyse environmental and social processes for interdisciplinary decision-making.
- After graduation, you can work as a spatial data manager, spatial analyst, GIS consulant, urban and regional planner or pursue an academic career.
Accreditation
https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/Riigikogu/act/503062019003/consolide?fbclid=IwAR22m0s2W1wkYBKNI3vmDGiczo8up2EFkk6zmgTV7jVEDmQ7gY44gDjGeKc
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
The two-years master’s programme “Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society” consists of four equal cycles:¼ – intensive and practical studio format,¼ – specialisation courses and work placement,¼ – elective and optional courses,¼ – master’s thesis.
Lecturers
Junior Research Fellow of Human Geography Janika Raun, Programme Director
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS)Academic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 75
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in natural or social sciences
- At least 30 ECTS in the previous level of studies either in geography, geoinformatics, information technology, environmental technology, planning, geology, ecology, biology, environmental physics, economy, sociology, or government and politics
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
5000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
5000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Tuition waivers and monthly stipends are available for top-ranked candidates.
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