M.S.Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing
| Study location | Latvia, Jelgava |
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| Type | Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Awards | M.S. (Master of Engineering in Architecture and Urban Planning (Mg.sc.ing.)) |
| Accreditation | June 28, 2024 |
| Tuition fee | €3,000 per year |
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| Application fee | €160 one-time |
| Deposit | €500 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants with completed academic or professional bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, forestry, transport logistics, land planning and surveying, geodesy, landscape architecture, environmental science, or other natural and engineering sciences, the duration of which is at least three years (180 ECTS) in full-time studies. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English The requirement of the English language knowledge if your native language is not English: IELTS score 6.0, TOEFL score 547, TOEFL-iBT score 76, Duolingo 115+ |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. In every subject course, student performance is measured according to the 10-point assessment scale. During the studies, master students demonstrate their knowledge and skills by completing individual tasks and group works such as essays, discussions, short reports, reviews, data collection and analysis, and presentations. Each subject course ends with an examination or a formal test with a grade. Integrated knowledge, skills and competence is tested during the • motivation (online interview) |
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Overview
Learning Outcomes
Knows a systematic approach and critical understanding in the analysis of problem situations and possible solutions in the chosen specialization
Can work independently in the interdisciplinary field of geoinformatics, use theory and industry-appropriate methodology in research activities, and reasonably explain and discuss aspects and current affairs of the scientific field.
Knows how to effectively organize work in independent and collective activities, creating communication and cooperation with Latvian and international partners.
Able to navigate well in the specifics of geoinformatics and remote sensing, is competent to lead and independently conduct scientific research, organize the practical use of research results, as well as engage in pedagogical work.
Programme structure
Study Plan and Structure
1. semester: Latvian Language I, Geodetic Reference Systems, Geology and Soil Information, Information Technologies in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry, Use of Geographic Information System Technologies
2. semester: 3D Modeling, Development of Scientific Work, Transport Infrastructure and Logistics, Hydrological Modeling, Acquisition and Maintenance of Geoinformation Data, Geodata Management and Protection
3. semester:
Development of Geoinformation Products and Works
Specialization: Geoinformation Provision of Agriculture and Forestry
Cropping Systems, Animal Production Systems, Harmful Organisms of Crops and their Monitoring
Risk Management in Forestry, Principles of Forests Science and Management
Specialization: Spatial Land Administration
Sustainable Land Management, Geodata in Real Estate Cadastre, Geoinformation for Sustainable Construction, Spatial Development Planning, Land Information Systems
Specialization: Spatial Organization of Crisis Management
Crisis Management, Application of Geoinformation in Forecasting the Origin of Crises, Calculation and Preparation of Geoinformation Possibilities for Crisis Management Measures, Crisis Management Period Geoinformation Products and Activities, Activities of Geoinformation Specialists and Structures During Crisis Management
4. semester: Master’s Thesis
Career opportunities
Career Opportunities
Master’s studies prepare theoretically and practically educated engineers to work in higher education and scientific institutions, state administrative institutions of various levels, as well as in companies and institutions whose activities involve solving geoinformatics and remote sensing issues.