Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

The Master's programme in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics is research-based, and it makes use of the unique capabilities available in these fields at KIT. The first and second semesters of the two-year programme set a common basis in remote sensing and geoinformatics techniques and applications. At the same time, a selection of one out of six profiles allows for a specialisation according to each student's interests. Lab rotations in the third semester allow students detailed insights into the scientific work of self-selected research groups at KIT. Furthermore, these lab rotations help students gain hands-on research experience. A six-month MSc thesis is completed in the fourth semester. Successful students are awarded the degree Master of Science (MSc) in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics. The programme language is English. Selected supplementary courses in other languages may be chosen from other KIT programmes to complement the desired profiles of the students.

The goal of this MSc programme is to convey the ability to independently apply scientific knowledge and methods to evaluate and solve complex scientific and social problems. To this end, a mixture of basic skills and advanced methods and applications make up the programme.
The total number of credit points (CP) is 120. They are distributed over the different courses as follows:

• Remote Sensing 21 CP
• Mathematics and Beyond 17 CP
• Profile Courses 20 CP
• Supplementary Modules 8 CP
• Lab Rotation 20 CP
• Key Competences 4 CP
• Master's Thesis 30 CP

Students can choose from six profiles of combinations of two of the following topics areas:

• Computer Vision
• Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere
• Environmental Geodesy
• Geoinformatics

EUCOR – The European Campus: Students can participate in lectures held at four other universities located along the Rhine river.

Admission requirements to the Master's degree programme in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics are:

• a geo-related completed Bachelor's degree or at least equivalent degree from a programme with a duration of at least three years, based on a minimum of 180 ECTS credit points in the fields of physical-natural sciences, engineering-information technology and especially geodesy or geoinformatics-related or geoscientific fields
• minimum requirements in mathematics, statistics, physics and/or mechanics of 25 credit points completed in the Bachelor's programme
• minimum requirements in (geo) computer sciences, image processing, remote sensing, photogrammetry, geosciences, geodesy and/or cartography of at least 30 credit points completed in the Bachelor's programme
• motivation letter

Approx. 200 EUR per semester

Approx. 900 to 1,100 EUR per month

It is possible to find part-time employment, e.g. as a scientific assistant at KIT.

KIT has a professional career service.
https://www.careerservice.kit.edu/en/

Accommodation is available in student residences, organised by the "Studierendenwerk" in Karlsruhe: https://www.sw-ka.de/en/wohnen/wohnheime_ka/.

Additionally, students can find accommodation on the free market in individual flats or flat shares. The KIT international Office has more information: https://www.kit.edu/study/living-and-learning-in-karlsruhe.php.