Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics

Overview

An important objective is the transfer of up-to-date techniques into practice under different technological conditions. The Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics programme of Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences 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 programm Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics established a worldwide Alumni network of more than 500 successful graduates from 89 countries!

The Programme has also been supported by DAAD scholarships since the beginning and achieved excellent results in the DAAD evaluation!

Career Perspectives

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