The Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics program provides in-depth academic training with a special focus on Computer Vision, Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere, Environmental Geodesy, Geo-informatics. It is ideally designed for Prerequisites for admission to the Master's in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics are: A bachelor's degree in a physical-scientific, engineering-information technology, geodesy or geoinformatics-related, or geoscientific subject with a minimum of three years of regular study and a minimum of 180 ECTS credits Minimum knowledge and achievements gained through the Bachelor's degree Mathematics, statistics, physics and/or mechanics totalling 25 credit points (Geo-)informatics, image processing, remote sensing, photogrammetry, geoscience, geodesy and/or cartography totalling 30 credit points.
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What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 20 hours/week during term. Full-time during semester breaks (90 full days or 180 half days per year).
Student pay rate
€12.82/hour
National minimum wage applies to student workers. Most student jobs pay €13–€16/hour.
Stay after graduation
18 months
Job Seeker Visa (§20 AufenthG) — Stay 18 months after graduation to find a job matching your qualification. No job offer needed to apply.
Path to residency
2 years
Permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis) possible after 2 years of skilled employment. EU Blue Card holders may qualify after 21 months.
Average graduate salary
€45,000/year
Average starting salary for international graduates. Tech, engineering, and finance roles typically higher.
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