Institution

Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart
 (Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences)

Course focus

The M.Sc. course aims at educating future decision makers and senior engineers of information and land management projects, national authorities for mapping, photogrammetry, land consolidation, cadastre, forestry, agriculture, rural and urban planning or environment monitoring.

The postgraduate course offers scientific and practice-oriented education and training in the fields of photogrammetry, remote sensing and geoinformatics. An important objective is the transfer of up-to-date techniques to practice under different technological conditions.

Photogrammetric technology is trained on modern digital workstations including sophisticated analytical systems. Focus is on processing aerial photographs, from scanning, automated aero triangulation and acquisition of digital elevation models, to orthoimage generation and topographic and thematic mapping. Gaining experience in working with alternative data sources of increasing importance, like high resolution remote sensing satellites and radar and airborne laser scanning, round off modern photogrammetric education.

The main topics focused on in the field of Geoinformatics are the acquisition, storage, analysis, retrieval and display of spatial related data, concerning both earth's physical features and the man-made environment. Studying the methods for data modelling in geoinformation systems, design and handling of diverse databases, GIS-data formats, GIS customisation including programming, all accompanied by intensive training are important parts of the postgraduate course. Most recent developments like World Wide Web-technologies, 3D-visualisation and integration of GIS and photogrammetry prepare course participants for the future.

A full-time research project aiming at the elaboration of a Master’s thesis within 6 months concludes the programme.

Target group

The course is designed for all kinds of professional producers or users of geo-data (e.g., in photogrammetry, geodesy, civil engineering, land surveying, agriculture, cartography, forestry, geography, geology), in particular from developing countries, who are involved as decision makers or project engineers in the acquisition, administration and use of geo-data in the context of geoinformation systems, photogrammetry and remote sensing.

Course language

English

Entry requirement

• Degree (equivalent of B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering, Geodesy, Geography, Agriculture, Forestry or corresponding degrees of other professions related to geo-data
• Two years of competent professional experience are considered important
• English – TOEFL (550 points or internet-based 79 points) or IELTS (band 6) – certificate
• Age limit: 36 years

Degree awarded

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics

Course begins

Every year in October

Course duration

18 months (two semesters and six month supervised study with Master's thesis)

Duration of German language course prior to beginning of programme

2 months

Application deadline

31 July at the German embassy;
31 August at DAAD in Bonn;
15 October at the University.

Remarks

The study course is accredited by ASIIN, the Accreditation Agency for Study Courses in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Science and Mathematics. Complete applications must be submitted in English. A good mathematical background and good computer skills are required.
It is difficult to find furnished apartments in Stuttgart; therefore, we advise against bringing your family.
In addition to the official DAAD application form, candidates are required to submit a particular course application form which is available at http://www.hft-stuttgart.de

For further information contact

Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart
Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietrich Schröder
Schellingstr. 24
70174 Stuttgart
Germany
Phone +49 (0)711 8926 2709
Fax +49 (0)711 8926 2556
master-pg@hft-stuttgart.de
http://www.hft-stuttgart.de

DAAD Remark:

Master’s Programme in Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics Achievement of Excellence

This Master’s programme achieved excellent results, evaluated as “Premium Seal” programme in a report written on behalf of the DAAD in 2009. Moreover, it has successfully established itself as a leader in teaching, receiving students from all over the world. Therefore this programme will be supported by the DAAD with additional incentives for specific purposes and on a demand-oriented basis with a small number of individual scholarships for highly qualified applicants.