KTH Royal Institute of Technology
MSc Transport and Geoinformation Technology
Stockholm, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
SEK 342,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EU/EEA/Swiss is 342,000 SEK.
Introduction
Functional and environment-friendly transport systems are vital in a sustainable society. Students gain expertise in transport and geoinformation technology and learn how to plan, build and maintain advanced transport systems. Graduates blend practical data collection and modelling skills with an interdisciplinary understanding of transport and geoinformation that lead to job opportunities in various sectors.
Transport and Geoinformation Technology at KTH
The master's programme combines two closely related aspects of the built environment: transport systems and geoinformation technologies. The programme enables you to either specialise in one of these main subjects or develop an individual interdisciplinary study plan tailored to your unique background and interests. The recommended courses form a foundation for both subject areas, and you can choose a subject area by selecting the most appropriate sequence of elective courses. Most courses combine interactive lectures with laboratory work. Many also include an in-depth semester project. The courses make use of modern data collection instruments and quantitative modelling and processing software.
In the final semester degree project, students apply their acquired knowledge and skills in solving scientific problems in the main subject areas of the programme. You conduct independent investigations characterised by critical analysis and synthesis; they learn to analyse, formulate and define scientific problems, find and evaluate possible solutions and present the results in a thesis. In addition, you will gain practical training in scientific communication and presentation, both orally in seminars and written form. You can carry out the degree project at KTH or in a company or organisation outside the university. The topic is developed by you alone or together with supervisors.
Transport systems
Transport systems deal with the movement of people and goods across space and the socio-technical systems that support that movement. Skilled transport engineers and planners must combine elements of engineering, planning, economics, and systems analysis, to guide how transport systems should be designed, built, operated, and evaluated. As a specialist in transport, you will learn how to analyse complex transport networks in which the goal is for people to carry out their daily activities in ways that support economic activity while minimising environmental impacts.
To grapple with the complexity of modern transport systems, transport planners and engineers need a high level of technical competence, but at the same time need to engage with policy-makers, stakeholders and the public who use the transport system to ensure that our solutions truly meet societal needs. Finally, we work across disciplinary boundaries to fully appreciate the possible effects of the transport system on urban development, the economy, and climate and ecological systems.
In the study of transport, we emphasise a systems approach that helps us manage the complexity of transport networks and provide information that allows society to make the best decisions about investing resources in long-lasting transport infrastructure. Nearly all of our graduates find a career in a city, regional government, national administration, transport ministry, as a consultant at a private firm, or as a researcher.
Geoinformation technology
Geoinformation technology, also known as geospatial technology or geomatics engineering, is a science dealing with acquiring, storing, managing, analysing, and delivering geographic and spatially referenced information. Knowledge of the built and natural environment in the form of maps and databases is necessary for almost all fields of human activities. Today, we take it for granted that we use GPS receivers built into mobile phones or installed in cars to find our way to the restaurant, cinema or address that we have "googled". Professionals in disciplines such as urban planning, land administration, real estate registration and many others use maps, city models and spatial databases for decision support. Geoinformation technology is not only about collecting geographical data and its visualisation; it also provides tools for using and interpreting the data for different kinds of analysis, for example, finding optimal routes, identifying patterns and making predictions.
Geoinformation technology is a perfect choice if you are interested in applied mathematics and computer science. You will learn, both theoretically and practically, how to acquire geographic data using different sensors or data sources and how to perform processing and analysis to be able to produce the required solution and its visualisation. Today's and tomorrow's labour markets are growing in this sector and need experts like you. You can work as a provider, analyst or user of spatial data and geoinformation technologies in private companies and governmental agencies.
This is a two-year programme (120 ECTS credits) given in English. Graduates are awarded the degree of Master of Science. The programme is given mainly at KTH Campus in Stockholm by the School of Architecture and Built Environment (at KTH).
Curriculum
Year 1
- Conditionally elective courses
- GIS Architecture and Algorithms (AG2411) 7.5 credits
- Geovisualisation (AG2412) 7.5 credits
- Digital Image Processing and Applications (AG2413) 7.5 credits
- Spatial Analysis (AG2414) 7.5 credits
- Spatial Planning with GIS (AG2422) 7.5 credits
- Spatial Databases (AG2425) 7.5 credits
- Map Projections and Reference Systems (AG2926) 7.5 credits
- Railway Traffic - Market and Planning, Basic Course (AH2026) 7.5 credits
- Transport Data collection and Analysis (AH2170) 7.5 credits
- Traffic Engineering and Management (AH2171) 7.5 credits
- Public Transport (AH2173) 7.5 credits
- Transport Policy and Evaluation (AH2301) 7.5 credits
- Transport and Sustainable Development (AH2303) 7.5 credits
- Urban Modeling and Decision Support (AH2307) 7.5 credits
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) (AH2923) 7.5 credits
Year 2
Mandatory courses
- Research Methodology and Communication Skills (AH2178) 7.5 credits
- Conditionally elective courses
- Web and Mobile GIS (AG2417) 7.5 credits
- A GIS Project (AG2421) 7.5 credits
- Degree Project in Geoinformatics, Second Cycle (AG243X) 30.0 credits
- Geodata Quality and Adjustment Theory (AG2927) 7.5 credits
- Degree Project in Geodesy, Second Cycle (AG293X) 30.0 credits
- Railway Signalling System (AH2029) 7.5 credits
- Degree Project in Transport Science, Second Cycle (AH203X) 30.0 credits
- Degree Project in Railway and Rail Traffic, Second Cycle (AH204X) 30.0 credits
- Logistics and Transportation (AH2102) 7.5 credits
- Traffic Simulation Modelling and Applications (AH2174) 7.5 credits
- Degree Project in Systems Analysis and Economics, Second Cycle (AH222X) 30.0 credits
- Individual Choice Modeling and Market Analysis (AH2314) 7.5 credits
- Laser Scanning Technology (AH2915) 7.5 credits
- Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications (Social Science) (AK2038) 7.5 credits
Admissions
Program Outcome
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in Transport and Geoinformation Technology are:
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 13 Climate Action
Transport Systems and Geoinformation Technologies, the main focus areas of the programme, are crucial infrastructures in the creation of sustainable cities, countries and communities in general. Today’s transport systems are responsible for a large part of the greenhouse gas emissions causing global warming. Transitioning to zero-emission transport is one of the greatest challenges of our generation. The design and operation of modern transport systems are not possible without accurate and up-to-date geographic databases. The courses in the programme address issues of planning and designing transport systems, as well as issues of collecting and analysing geographic data. Expertise in these subject areas is a prerequisite for finding new innovative solutions for improving transport and information infrastructures, as well as new solutions for green transport systems.
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in Transport and Geoinformation Technology are:
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 13 Climate Action
Transport Systems and Geoinformation Technologies, the main focus areas of the programme, are crucial infrastructures in the creation of sustainable cities, countries and communities in general. Today’s transport systems are responsible for a large part of the greenhouse gas emissions causing global warming. Transitioning to zero-emission transport is one of the greatest challenges of our generation. The design and operation of modern transport systems are not possible without accurate and up-to-date geographic databases. The courses in the programme address issues of planning and designing transport systems, as well as issues of collecting and analysing geographic data. Expertise in these subject areas is a prerequisite for finding new innovative solutions for improving transport and information infrastructures, as well as new solutions for green transport systems.
- Traffic engineer
- transport planner
- traffic analyst
- researcher
- PhD student
- IT consultant
- GIS engineer
- GIS consultant
- surveyor
- geospatial engineer
- GIS solution architect
With a qualified education, you may also be asked for leading positions.
Scholarships and Funding
KTH offers four different scholarship opportunities for master's studies. The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee of a one or two year master’s programme. The KTH One-Year Scholarship is aimed at current KTH master's programme students and covers the tuition fee of the second year of studies. The KTH Joint Programme Scholarship is aimed at students in certain joint programmes and covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH. The KTH India Scholarship is aimed specifically at students from India.
- KTH Scholarship
- KTH One-Year Scholarship
- KTH Joint Programme Scholarship
- KTH India Scholarship
Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute (SI) offers a number of scholarships for students from targeted countries coming to Sweden.
KTH associated scholarship organisations
KTH cooperates with the following organisations providing scholarship opportunities for prospective KTH students.
- COLFUTURO (Programa Crédito Beca) for students from Colombia
- LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) for students from Indonesia
- FUNED for students from Mexico
Scholarship portals
IEFA database
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Studyportals
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Scholars4dev
Scholarships for Development is a database of scholarships open to students from developing countries.
WeMakeScholars
WeMakeScholars helps students from India secure education loans from banks and NBFCs. They also lists more than 26,000 international scholarships from different trusts, foundations and govt. bodies.
Deferment of student loans in the United States
KTH is an accredited institution at the US Department of Education and holds a Title IV 'Deferment Only' status (OPE ID 03274300). US students may defer payments on existing federal student loan accounts while enrolled in a master’s programme at KTH. The 'Deferment Only' status does not allow students to take out federal student loans for enrolment at KTH. However, the accreditation facilitates grant and loan opportunities for US students as many private student loan institutions in the US use this designation as a requirement to grant new loans. Students who wish to defer payments must contact their lending institution in the US.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
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Career Opportunities
Securing sustainable development and preventing climate change is a top priority for mankind. It cannot be achieved without well-organised, well-functioning and environmental-friendly transport systems. A prerequisite for planning, designing and constructing all necessary infrastructure is precise and up-to-date geographic databases. There is a great demand for experts within transport systems and geoinformation technologies in both the private and government sectors.
Examples of career opportunities for graduates include:
- Geoinformation analyst: gathering, analysing, and reporting on geospatial data at national mapping and cartographic agencies (such as Lantmäteriet in Sweden).
- Transport planner/modeller: helping the city, regional governments or national administration to plan, design and operate transport systems and to analyse the transport effects of new developments to achieve sustainability (for example consultant companies like WSP, ÅF, regional governments or Trafikverket).
- Consultant at a private firm in areas ranging from surveying, mapping, and geoinformation processing to transport planning and traffic engineering (such as Digpro or Ramböll).
- Railways engineer; undertaking strategic planning of rail systems including infrastructure, rolling stock, timetable management, and traveller information services (for example at SL, SJ or local and national railway companies).
- GIS expert in fields ranging from urban planning to land and resource management to environmental monitoring (municipalities, consultant companies).
After graduation
Traffic engineer, transport planner, traffic analyst, researcher, PhD student, IT consultant, GIS engineer, GIS consultant, surveyor, geospatial engineer, and GIS solution architect. With a qualified education, you may also be asked for leading positions.