Geodesy and Geoinformatics – Specialisation in Geomatics

Leibniz Universität Hannover · Hanover, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Hannover
Apply by
Register by 15 January 2027 + 3 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Leibniz Universität Hannover does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Geodesy and Geoinformatics or similar studies. Students should be familiar with the concepts of linear algebra, statistics and adjustment theory. They should have a basic understanding of digital imaging/computer vision, satellite positioning, and the Earth's gravity field. Important: they need to have programming skills. Prior to the final admission, the admission committee can invite applicants to a 20-minute online interview carried out by the lecturers of the degree programme. The interview helps determine if the applicant is capable of successfully completing the desired study programme and if additional courses have to be taken. In the case of missing basic competences in one or more of the above-mentioned fields, admission may only be granted if additional courses covering these basics are successfully completed. Note that in the case that the student has to complete additional courses, the duration of achieving the desired degree will exceed the regular two-year study duration. For more information regarding the application process, please refer to the course website: http://go.lu-h.de/gug-f
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III telc English: telc English B2-C1 University PTE Academic: 76 IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5
German language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: ÖSD Zertifikat: C2 telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule: Passed Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD): DSD II Reading: C1 Listening: C1 Speaking: C1 Writing: C1 Prüfungsteil „Deutsch“ der Feststellungsprüfung an Studienkollegs: Passed TestDaF: TDN 4 Reading: TDN 4 Listening: TDN 4 Speaking: TDN 4 Writing: TDN 4 Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH): DSH-2
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the summer semester: 1 December - 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the summer semester: 15 October - 30 November The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: 1 June - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 31 May
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About this programme

Geodesy and Geoinformatics (specialisation Geomatics) is an engineering and geoscience subject based on mathematics and physics and a close affinity to computer science, environmental science, law, and social sciences. Typical questions include engineering and geodetic monitoring of structures, capturing and use of environmental information, guidance of machines and vehicles, and remote sensing and researching of the system Earth. For geodata captured by modern measurement technology, there are many applications, for example, in regional planning, for location-dependent mobile services and navigation systems. This wide variety of tasks requires thorough knowledge in individual disciplines that are encountered in the broad spectrum of subjects in the programme of Geodesy and Geoinformatics at Leibniz University Hannover. Building on the broad content of the Bachelor's degree, the Master's programme offers students the chance to study numerous specific fields at an advanced level and to specialise in certain disciplines. In particular, current aspects of research and their advanced applications on the basis of selected projects are at the heart of the Master's programme. Besides the specialisation Geomatics being one optional track of the Master's programme in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, we also offer the specialisation in Navigation and Field Robotics (the teaching language is mostly English, but with mandatory German parts). It is intended to start a third specialisation, Rem

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