Geo-information Science

Type of qualification:
MSc

Language of instruction:
English

Fees in Euro:
€ 3,300 (EU); € 16,000 (non-EU). Amounts may be subject to change. For more information: www.wu.nl/msc

ECTS points:
120

Duration:
2 years

Educational requirements:
a) BSc in information and communication technology, land use planning, land and water management, forestry, geography, soil science or other related environmental or social sciences
b) A Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 70%
c) good skills in mathematics and/or statistics
d) fluency in English, both written and spoken
e) basic computer skills.

Objectives:
Academic training in Geo-information Science with a focus on handling geo-information for analysis and solving of spatial problems in the broad field of environmental studies.

Subjects:
Individually tailored programme. Majors can be done within GIS and remote sensing applied to various fields. Course work may include geo-information science, remote sensing, spatial data infrastructure, geo-information tools, spatial modelling and visualisation, RS and GIS integration, data management, spatial statistics, research methodology and modelling.

Modes of instruction:
Lectures, practical work, casework, group work, computer models, excursions, self study, thesis research.

Scholarships
Yes
- International donors : World Bank; EU; FAO,
- National donors : Stuned; Huygens; Matra; NFP.
- Host institution : For more information please turn to www.wu.nl/msc.

University which offers this area of study:

Wageningen University and Research Centre

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