Overview

Cooperation agreements with universities throughout the world are the basis of the internationalisation of education at the University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart. The Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics Master Course curriculum is developed in cooperation with multinational companies, organisations and universities to meet the requirements of economy and science.

An important objective is the transfer of up-to-date techniques into practice under different technological conditions. The course is designed in particular for future decision-makers and senior engineers of information and land management projects, national authorities for mapping, photogrammetry, land consolidation, forestry, agriculture, environment, rural or urban planning.

The programme is characterized by its international outlook – lectures are held in English – and gives you the chance to study with benefits in an intercultural environment.

Since 1999 – more than 20 years experience in international education – the master programme Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics established a worldwide Alumni network of more than 500 successful graduates from 89 countries!

Careers

Studying geoinformation or photogrammetry and remote sensing science will place our graduates into a top position of the international job market: the fields of geoinformation, photogrammetry and remote sensing are considered worldwide as part of the key markets. There is a big demand of well trained personal in industrial countries as well as emerging markets.

The following list gives some rough ideas about possible fields of occupation and career paths. The list is of course in no way complete!

Public Sector

National surveying services
National mapping agencies
Land reclassification authorities
Cadastral authorities
Forestry commissions
Agricultural authorities
Environmental monitoring offices

Private Sector

GIS Companies
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Companies
Urban planning offices
Consulting for municipalities, public services providers, environmental agencies
NGOs
Development related organization

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographical Information Systems

Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

Geostatistics and Surface Modelling

Planning, Organisation and Management

Customisation, Internet GIS, Visualisation

Geodata - Capture, Sources and Standards

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aachen, Germany

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 16 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Geodesy, Geography, Agriculture, Forestry or corresponding degrees of other professions applying geodata or spatial related technologies
English Language Verification of proficiency is required (e.g. by TOEFL 550 or equivalent proof)

Professional Experience 2 years of competent experience are recommended

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Aachen

Germany

813 - 1131 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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