Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Master in Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing
Jelgava, Latvia
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jun 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,300 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Today, there is a growing demand for top-level engineers in various sectors of the economy. These specialists must be able not only to acquire large amounts of data but also to collect and analyze it. Specialists who are familiar with the application of geoinformatics and remote sensing in agriculture, forestry, land spatial administration, and crisis management spatial organization make a significant contribution to the national economy.
Abstract
You will become a highly qualified engineer for scientific and pedagogical, as well as professional and managerial work in the field of geoinformatics and remote sensing. You will be able to navigate scientific research and be competent in solving scientific and practical issues related to the geo-informative provision of agriculture and forestry, spatial administration of land, and spatial organization of crisis management.
Aim of the studies
To prepare highly qualified specialists for scientific, pedagogical, as well as professional and managerial work, who are well-versed in scientific research and are competent in solving scientific and practical problems related to geoinformatics and remote sensing in agriculture, forestry, transport logistics, land spatial administration, crisis management spatial organization.
A Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing program consists of 120 ECTS.
Semester 1
- Latvian Language I
- Geodetic Reference Systems
- Geology and Soil Information
- Information Technologies in Geoinformatics
- Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
- Use of Geographic Information System Technologies
Semester 2
- 3D Modeling
- Development of Scientific Work
- Transport Infrastructure and Logistics
- Hydrological Modeling
- Acquisition and Maintenance of Geoinformation Data
- Geodata Management and Protection
Semester 3
Development of Geoinformation Products and Works
Specialization: Geoinformation Provision of Agriculture and Forestry
- Cropping Systems
- Animal Production Systems
- Harmful Organisms of Crops and their Monitoring
Risk Management in Forestry, Principles of Forests Science and Management
Specialization: Spatial Land Administration
- Sustainable Land Management
- Geodata in Real Estate Cadastre
- Geoinformation for Sustainable Construction
- Spatial Development Planning
- Land Information Systems
Specialization: Spatial Organization of Crisis Management
- Crisis Management
- Application of Geoinformation in Forecasting the Origin of Crises
- Calculation and Preparation of Geoinformation Possibilities for Crisis Management Measures
- Crisis Management Period Geoinformation Products and Activities
- Activities of Geoinformation Specialists and Structures During Crisis Management.
Semester 4
Master's Thesis
Examination Procedure
In every subject course, student performance is measured according to the 10-point assessment scale. During the studies, master students demonstrate their knowledge and skills by completing individual tasks and group works such as essays, discussions, short reports, reviews, data collection and analysis, and presentations. Each subject course ends with an examination or a formal test with a grade. Integrated knowledge, skills, and competence is tested during the Master’s thesis.
Learning Outcomes
- Knows a systematic approach and critical understanding in the analysis of problem situations and possible solutions in the chosen specialization
- Can work independently in the interdisciplinary field of geoinformatics, use theory and industry-appropriate methodology in research activities, and reasonably explain and discuss aspects and current affairs of the scientific field
- Knows how to effectively organize work in independent and collective activities, creating communication and cooperation with Latvian and international partners
- Able to navigate well in the specifics of geoinformatics and remote sensing, is competent to lead and independently conduct scientific research, organize the practical use of research results, as well as engage in pedagogical work.
Degree: Master of Engineering in Architecture and Urban Planning (Mg.sc.ing.).
Master's studies prepare theoretically and practically educated engineers to work in higher education and scientific institutions, state administrative institutions of various levels, as well as in companies and institutions whose activities involve solving geoinformatics and remote sensing issues.