- Degree
- Master of Science
- Course location
- Trier
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- All obligatory modules are taught in English. However, some electives are available in German only. Participants can choose to write the Master's thesis in either language.
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- Students are strongly encouraged to begin their studies in the winter semester when the programme offers introductory courses designed to cover key prerequisites and give students a strong start.
- Application deadline
- Non-EU citizens:
• 15 January 2026 for the summer semester 2026 (admission also valid for the winter semester 2026/27)
• 31 May 2026 for the winter semester 2026/27 (admission also valid for the summer semester 2027)
German citizens, EU citizens, and applicants with a BA or MA degree from a German university:
• 15 March 2026 for the summer semester 2026 (admission also valid for the winter semester 2026/27)
• 15 September 2026 for the winter semester 2026/27 (admission also valid for the summer semester 2027)
Recommended start of the programme: winter semester
Admission is generally valid for two subsequent semesters. Applicants from countries requiring a visa for entering Germany should consider applying until 15 January for beginning their studies in the winter semester of the same year, giving them more time to complete the visa process and to prepare their stay.
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- MSc in Geoinformatics
Trier University's Master's in Geoinformatics is a study programme offered by the Faculty of Regional and Environmental Science in collaboration with the faculties of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business Informatics. It is coordinated by the Environmental Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics lab and Spatial Data Sciences lab.
The programme focuses on the combined use of quantitative remote sensing methods with GIS techniques to develop advanced mapping approaches for environmental observation and monitoring. A special emphasis is placed on geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and visualisation methods.
The programme requires 120 ECTS credit points, comprised of ten core courses and six to eight elective courses, corresponding to 16 to 18 graduate course units. The elective component allows students to tailor their studies to their specific interests (e.g. remote sensing methods, survey statistics, or database technologies). The programme concludes with a scientific Master's project, which students must complete and defend successfully.
The Master's programme is designed for applicants holding a Bachelor's degree in Geoinformatics or a related field. It aims to develop advanced methodological and computational skills, preparing graduates for careers in the public and private sectors, including consultant agencies, insurance companies, and many others. Graduates will be well prepared to pursue PhD programmes or research careers in national and international universities and research institutions.