Masters of Science in Geospatial Technologies

Testimonials

This is the ideal place for studying, having several activities and cultural program for international students. I am enjoying my stay in Münster not just because of world-class benefit and facilities for the international students but also for the friendly and collaborative environment. Moreover, I feel IFGI like a family where everybody interact one another regarding academic and casual discussions. As a city, Münster is one of the most liveable and greenest cities in Europe. Some more excitement and fun will be added if you have bike during your stay.

Tanmoy Das, India

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Call for applications - EU students

Masters of Science in Geospatial Technologies - Erasmus Mundus

The International Masters Program (Master of Science, M.Sc.) in Geospatial Technologies is a cooperation of:

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU), Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi), Münster, Germany.
Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Castellón, Dept. Lenguajes y Sistemas Informaticos (LSI), Castellón, Spain.
Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), Instituto Superior de Estatística e Gestão de Informação (ISEGI), Lisboa, Portugal,
selected within the Erasmus Mundus Programme, project reference: 2007-0064/001 FRAME MUNB123.

Medium of instruction: English
Awarded joint degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geospatial Technologies

The three-semester Masters program targets holders of Bachelor degrees in application areas of Geographic Information (GI), e.g., environmental planning, regional planning, geography, logistics, transportation, marketing, energy provision, computer science. GI is a rapidly growing market, lacking qualified GI personnel and offering excellent career chances. Therefore, the Masters Program targets life-long learning for graduates and professionals in the fields of geography, surveying, planning, local adminstration, etc., who are willing to acquire additional GI skills for applying them in their respective GI application area.

The European Commission provides

8 financial contributions to EU students (in this context nationals from EU Member States and EEA-EFTA countries). The financial contribution includes a support to living costs of 500 € per month (9.000 € in total), coverage of tuition fees of 1.500 € per semester (4.500 € in total), and an insurance package. Application deadline: April 30, 2010.
(Application deadline passed for 2 full scholarships to students from the Western Balkans and Turkey Window, 10 full scholarships to third country students (other nationals than EU and Window students above, and 4 scholarships for third country scholars (visiting researchers).)
see also conditions and definitions for Erasmus Mundus scholarships

As for the application, first you will have to register as a

EU student applying for an Erasmus Mundus grant (deadline Apr 30, 2010), or

Student NOT applying for an Erasmus Mundus grant (deadline Jul 31, 2010 - an earlier application is recommended especially for applicants from non-European countries due to visa processes).

Please click here to proceed to the application system.

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