University of Salzburg
MS in Applied Geoinformatics

Salzburg, Austria

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Oct 2025

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The MS in Applied Geoinformatics program focuses on the application of geospatial technologies and data analysis. It equips students with the skills to handle complex spatial problems using industry-standard software. The program usually spans two years and covers topics such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and data visualization. Students engage in both theoretical and practical learning experiences.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields including urban planning, environmental consulting, and geographic data analysis. They may work as GIS specialists, remote sensing analysts, or spatial data scientists in government agencies, private companies, or non-profit organizations.

The English language MSc in ‘Applied Geoinformatics’ is well established as a highly regarded international programme, drawing students from more than a dozen countries. The program focuses on the development of outstanding conceptual and methodological skills. Specific focus areas are spatial analysis, remote sensing and object-based image analysis, geo-application development and spatial data infrastructures.

Students frequently use the opportunity to combine their compulsory internship with a thesis project leveraging the excellent network of Z_GIS with partners from business and the public sector. As a result, graduates are moving into responsibilities across the entire domain of geospatial industries, into development and towards academic career tracks.

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