Geoinformatics Aalto University

Overview

How is our planet changing? How can we ensure the sustainable use of natural resources? How can we understand and map the spread of diseases? Geoinformatics engineers are usually present when crucial decisions in our society are prepared. The ability to measure, model, analyse and visualise complex phenomena leads to a more informed decision making. 

The Master's Programme in Geoinformatics from Aalto University offers a fascinating curriculum at the intersection of science, engineering, IT and the human and social sciences.

Career opportunities

Geoinformatics is said to change the way we do decision-making. Some of the programme’s alumni create decision-making tools that monitor the global environment and help find solutions to problems such as energy crises or the uneven distribution of natural resources. 

Many of our former students are involved in the business world. They may, for example, manage logistics chains or pinpoint the best location for a new shop. Others develop software for autonomous cars.

The number of career paths available for graduates are nearly endless, but below is a breakdown of a few possible career options and typical employers:

• Governmental positions, including government consultation, public safety and military intelligence.

• Consultancy job in national environmental agencies or major international organisations such as the United Nations or European Space Agency

• Working with laser scanning, photogrammetry, geodesy or remote sensing in mapping companies, consulting companies, national land survey agencies, research centres, cities, municipalities, and industrial firms