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Master’s Program Geodesy & Geoinformation
A science discipline that changes our view of the world
In-depth study of fundamentals: (12 ECTS)
Parameter Estimation, Seminars
Specialization subjects (44 – 54 ECTS)
Space Geodesy, Advanced Engineering Geodesy, Applied Geoinformation, Gravity Field and Earth Rotation, Microwave Remote Sensing, Advanced Photogrammetry, Liegenschaft und Kataster, Earth Observation, Statistical Pattern Recognition, Climate and Environmental Remote Sensing, Geoinformation Theory, Theoretical Cartography, Applied Cartography, Recht und Wirtschaft
Broadening subjects (15 – 25 ECTS)
Geo-Data and Data Processing, Navigation
and Space, Areal and Kinematic Measurement
Methods in Engineering Geodesy, Environmental Geophysics, Environment, Supplementary Mathematics, Supplementary Specialization
Transferable skills, elective courses (9 ECTS)
Master Thesis (30 ECTS)
Curriculum
For legal reasons, this curriculum is only available in German.
Course catalog
Timetable
Here you can find a possible version of the timetable for each semester. However, please note: this timetable changes every year and sometimes even during the semester. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its accuracy.
research groups
Remote Sensing
Remote sensing is the science of gathering information about distant objects with sensors mounted on spaceborne or airborne platforms. Our research group deals mainly with the use of earth observation satellites for the retrieval of geophysical variables over land. We have specialized in the use of active microwave sensors for global monitoring of soil moisture, flooding, vegetation, and other land surface variables. We are capable of working with Petabyte-scale data sets at global scale, analysing and interpreting the data with a combination of physical models and AI techniques.
Geoinformation
Geoinformation focuses on the acquisition, management, and analysis of spatial data to understand processes on the Earth’s surface. Our research unit develops methods that integrate satellite, airborne, and in-situ data for applications in environmental monitoring, urban development, and disaster management. We work with large-scale geospatial datasets, applying advanced computational tools and AI techniques to extract meaningful insights and provide innovative geoinformation solutions.
Geophysics
Geophysics investigates the physical properties and dynamic processes of the Earth’s interior and surface. Our research unit develops and applies geophysical methods—such as seismology, gravimetry, and electromagnetic techniques—to study tectonics, natural hazards, and subsurface structures. By integrating field measurements, remote sensing data, and numerical modelling, we analyse geodynamic processes and improve our understanding of Earth systems, supporting applications in hazard assessment and sustainable resource management.
Higher Geodesy
Higher Geodesy deals with the figure of the Earth, its gravity field, Earth orientation in space, and monitoring of global dynamic processes like plate tectonics and sea level variations. It makes use of space geodetic techniques and measurements at the Earth surface. Higher Geodesy plays a key role in improving our understanding of the complex Earth system and provides accurate and stable reference frames that are fundamental to any kind of positioning on Earth and in Space as well as to the observation of Global Change.
Engineering Geodesy
Engineering Geodesy focuses on the precise measurement, modelling, and monitoring of geometric changes in natural and built environments. Our research unit develops advanced geodetic methods and sensor technologies to capture high-accuracy spatial data for infrastructure monitoring, deformation analysis, and engineering applications. By combining terrestrial, GNSS-based, and remote sensing techniques with modern data processing and modelling approaches, we provide reliable geospatial information to support safe and sustainable engineering solutions.
Cartography
Cartography’s main research activities refer to fundamental and methodological issues of cartographic communication processes, such as syntactical, semantic, and pragmatic dimensions of cartographic representations. A particular technological focus is given to multimedia cartography, web mapping, and location-based services (LBS). Applied research is conducted with a strong focus on map interactivity, 3D presentations, map-based navigation support, and on the conception of online atlases.
Photogrammetry
Photogrammetry is the art, science, and technology of obtaining geometric information on the 3-dimensional shape and orientation of objects from photographs and other imaging sensors. Geophysical quantities and textural information may be extracted additionally. We focus on digital photographs, range images, and point clouds in general. These are acquired from terrestrial, airborne and spaceborne platforms, using photogrammetric and amateur cameras as well as laser scanners. By investigating the measurement process, appropriate geometric and radiometric calibration methods are developed and, consequently, insight into the properties and the quality of geodata is obtained. Subsequently, models of our three dimensional environment are reconstructed automatically. This approach is seen as fundamental prerequisite for successful application of Earth Observation in topography, hydrology, forestry and related sciences which are studied together with experts in those fields.
Climate and Environmental Remote Sensing
Climate and Environmental Remote Sensing is committed to Earth system science based on Earth observation technology for the benefit of society and the environment. We aim to address pressing issues of the Anthropocene by using satellite remote sensing technology to produce long-term datasets of various Earth system variables. Our particular focus is the observation of soil moisture and vegetation, and to use them in synergy with numerical models and artificial intelligence to conduct global-scale research on how climate change impacts water availability, vegetation growth, and fire danger.
partner universities across Europe
Students enrolled in the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation can take advantage of a variety of mobility and exchange opportunities. The department maintains e.g. active Erasmus+ exchange agreements with many partner universities across Europe: