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Geo-information Science – (M.Sc.)
Wageningen University
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: August (non-EEA: May). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,750 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Wageningen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Academic training with a focus on solving spatial problems in rural areas and urban fringes by using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Earth observation imagery (remote sensing).
Geo-information can be found anywhere in today's society. When dealing with climate change, the outbreak of diseases or natural disasters (like tsunamis) for instance, geo-information can be of great help. Organisations at different levels all over the world (partly) base their decisions on geo-information. Geo-information will also be used in everyday life, for instance in applications like Google Earth or TomTom. Many professional domains, such as management of natural resources, land use planning and management, nature conservation, environmental monitoring and sustainable agricultural development, require reliable spatial information and methodologies. The MSc Geo-information Science is dedicated to solve complex environmental problems in these domains. As a rapidly growing discipline, Geo-information Science combines expertise from the fields of: information and communication technology (ICT); geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, photogrammetry, GPS and mapping; environmental and social sciences such as land use planning, geography, soil science and communication.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Courses:
Modular skills training(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Remote sensing and GIS integration(12 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Research methods in environmental science(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Introduction geo-information science(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Geo-information tools(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Remote sensing(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Spatial data infrastructure(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Advanced earth observation(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Spatial modelling and statistics(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Programming in Python(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Inventory techniques for land dynamics(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Data management(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Integrated water management(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Models for forest and nature conservation(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Quantitative analysis of land use systems(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Advanced management and marketing(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Communication and policy making(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Social scientific analysis of environmental issues(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
MSc thesis Geo-information science and remote sensing(36 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
MSc internship(24 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is optional to apply to.
MSc thesis Geo-information science and remote sensing(24 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is optional to apply to.
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Requirements
Previous education: BSc in information and communication technology, land use planning, land and water management, forestry or related environmental and social sciences.
Knowledge minimum: Grade Point Average of at least 70%; good skills in mathematics and/or statistics; basic computer skills.
Language test: Applicants must provide recent evidence of their spoken and written command of English.
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL computer based: 213
- TOEFL internet based: 79
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
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StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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Successful applicants for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program will be awarded funding covering all tuition and admission fees, as well as housing and subsistence allowance. Travel expenses between the awardees' home countries and Tokyo will also be provided.
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Wagening Univerisity:
The Wageningen University Fund aims to maintain and strengthen the unique character of Wageningen University. Since 1951, the Fund has been organising and financing activities that support excellent research and education and stimulate the academic development of students.
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This fund exists to enable promising students from developing countries to study at Wageningen University. The long term goal is the training of talented experts who will go on to play leading roles in improving the agricultural production, rural development and environment in their own countries.
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