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Geomatics – (M.Sc.)

Delft University of Technology

Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Application Deadline: April 1 (EU and Non EU)
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,650 (non-EEA)
Location: Delft / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 24 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 120
Languages: English 
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Location of Delft University of Technology

Geomatics is a relatively new science concerned with the analysis, acquisition, management, and visualisation of geographic data with the aim of gaining knowledge and better understanding of the built and natural environments. It is also a broad-based and interdisciplinary field of study. Geomatics remote sensing techniques give us the ability to measure and observe our environment and especially the features that are beyond the capability of the human eye.

Geomatics data management and analysis techniques allow us to turn these measurements into useful information and knowledge with which we can identify patterns, track feature behaviour over time and predict the future state. To do this, Geomatics combines knowledge of Mathematics, Computer Science, Geodesy, and 3D modelling. The field of Geomatics can be applied to a wide range of (research) fields such as Hydrology, Crisis Management, Serious Gaming and Simulation, Urban Planning, and Land Administration.

What you will learn

The Master’s programme in Geomatics provides you with the necessary knowledge and expertise to develop better solutions for solving real-world problems in an innovative way. You will become an expert in solving a myriad of challenges in the industrial, governmental, and research sectors related to the use and production of geospatial information. You will become proficient in quickly analysing the needed geospatial information, performing the required processing and analysis steps, and producing an appealing visualisation/presentation of your solutions.


Contents

First year

In the first year, you will take the Common Core courses as well as courses from the various Application Domains. The Common Core provides a strong foundation to all students by teaching the fundamentals of data gathering, processing, analysing, and visualisation. Covered topics include ‘Positioning and Location Awareness’, ‘Geographical Information Systems and Geovisualisation’, ‘3D Modelling of the Built Environment’, ‘Geo Datasets and Quality’, ‘Geo Databases Management Systems’, ‘GeoWeb Technology, ‘Spatial Decision Support’, and ‘Geo-information Organisation and Legislation’.

The application domains are sets of interlinked courses meant to broaden and/or deepen the students’ knowledge in one of the many Geomatics application fields: Urban Analysis, Asset/Facility Management, Watermanagement, Hydrography, Remote Sensing and other geo-related fields. If you need to update your knowledge in Mathematics, Computer Science or basic geographical courses you can use a portion of the application domain credits to follow convergence courses.

Second year

In the second year, students can choose to undertake the Geomatics Synthesis Project or follow additional courses from one of the Application Domains. The Synthesis Project allows you to combine knowledge from the core programme and apply it to a real-world project while gaining hands-on experience in project management. The MSc in Geomatics is concluded with an individual graduation project that takes about 9 months to complete.

First year

  • Common Core (45 EC)
  • Application Domains (15 EC)

Second year

1st quarter

  • Synthesis project (10 EC) and Application domains (5 EC)
  • or Application Domains (15 EC)

2nd, 3rd and 4th quarter

  • Graduation project (45 EC)

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Requirements

The MSc Geomatics is suitable for BSc/BEng graduates in the following disciplines:

* Geodesy
* Physical Geography
* Geology
* Geophysics
* Aerospace Engineering
* Mathematics
* Informatics, Computer Science
* Civil Engineering
* Applied Earth Sciences
* Systems Engineering, Policy and Management

General requirements

1)

A. A good university BSc degree with good grades on the key courses in a main subject closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying.
Exceptions: Management of Technology, Engineering and Policy Analysis and Science Education & Communication, to which all students holding a technology or science degree may be admitted.

or

B. A proof that you have nearly completed a BSc programme whose main subject is closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying.

2)

A BSc Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 75% of the scale maximum, or, when included, the specific requirements defined for the country in which you obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) your Bachelor’s degree

3)

Proof of English language proficiency (certificates older than two years are not accepted):

  • A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 90 (internet-based test). Please note that we only accept the TOEFL internet-based test.
  • or IELTS (academic version) overall Band score of at least 6.5.
  • or proof that you have passed the University of Cambridge 'Certificate of Proficiency in English' or the University of Cambridge 'Certificate in Advanced English'

As the whole process of collecting information, registering for the tests and receiving the test results may take several months, we advise you to register for the IELTS or TOEFL several months before starting your application.

It is allowed to send us a copy of your test results, please check the application documents for detailed information.

  • For EU/EFTA nationals, the English language certificate may be submitted until 1 July provided that all other required hard copy documents are received before the application deadline of 1 April.
  • Nationals of the People’s Republic of China only: A Nuffic certificate as proof of your English language proficiency. In order to obtain the Nuffic certificate you will need to take the IELTS or TOEFL internet-based test.
  • Only nationals from the USA, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are exempt from the proof of English language proficiency requirement.

4)

A clear and relevant essay in English (2,000 - 3,000 words) addressing the following:

  • Your motivation for taking the MSc programme of your choice.
  • Why you wish to pursue this programme abroad and/or in the Netherlands in particular.
  • Why you are interested in TU Delft.
  • If there are optional specialisations in the Master’s programme of your choice: which specialisation(s) interest you most, and why?
  • Examples of three Master’s thesis topics that interest you and with an explanation of your particular interest.
  • A brief summary (maximum 250 words) of the thesis work or the final assignment done for your Bachelor’s programme, including information on the credits earned, grade, and full workload.

5)

Two reference letters in English, French, German or Dutch:

  1. one from from a professor or an assistant professor from the faculty from which you graduated.
  2. one from your employer, if you already have work experience.

If you have not yet graduated, please provide two letters from professors or assistant professors from the faculty at which you are studying.

6)

An extensive résumé (curriculum vitae) written in English.

7)

Proof of identity

8)

Please note:

Applicants for Architecture Urbanism & Building Sciences, Design for Interaction and Integrated Product Design are required to upload a digital portfolio. Please note that only uploaded portfolio’s will be processed.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)
TOEFL Internet-based: 90

Accreditation

NVAO independently assesses the quality of higher education in Flanders and the Netherlands. All of TU Delft’s educational programmes are accredited by NVAO and therefore meet the European quality standards. Alongside the national accreditation system, many of TU Delft’s education programmes are recognized as substantially equivalent to the best programmes in the USA by the American Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET).


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