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What you need to apply for Geoinformatics and Spatial Data Science at University of Munster
All applicants who are not of English mother tongue have to present a TOEFL certificate with a minimum of 550 points (paper-based), or an equivalent qualification for English. This can be another test from an acknowledged institution, e.g. IELTS (academics 6,5). Another option: you already passed a study program with English as a medium of instruction.
Based on completion of a suitable BSc study program (e.g., Geoinformatics, Computer Science, Geodesy). It has a strong focus on software development and algorithmic processing of geospatial data. Therefore, an important basic requirement for admission is a bachelor's degree in a study program that inclues a minimum of 80 credit points (ECTS) of courses that impart at least 4 of the following competences.
https://www.uni-muenster.de/Geoinformatics/en/Studies/stu...
(= 180 ECTS credit points) or more
Motivation letter for the Masters degree program
as Upto 2000 characters
European format CV (template is attached)
Reference letters (minimum of 2)
Not required
A maximum of 30 students will be admitted each year (usually, 18 students per winter semester and 12 students per summer semester will be admitted). The general entry requirements are defined by the respective national and state laws for Higher Education in Germany.
All applicants must have an adequate Bachelor degree based on six semesters full time studies (= 180 ECTS credit points) or more, recognized in Germany for admission to graduate studies. The Examination board decides on the equivalence of other degrees.
The MSc Geoinformatics in Muenster is a consecutive study program that is based on completion of a suitable BSc study program (e.g., Geoinformatics, Computer Science, Geodesy). It has a strong focus on software development and algorithmic processing of geospatial data. Therefore, an important basic requirement for admission is a bachelor's degree in a study program that inclues a minimum of 80 credit points (ECTS) of courses that impart at least 4 of the following competences:
mathematics - linear algebra and analysis
algorithms and data structures
software engineering
architectures and methods for the distributed storage and processing of (spatial) information
acquisition and statistical analysis of spatio-temporal data
application of information technologies for solving geoscientific research questions
1. All applicants who are not of English mother tongue have to present a TOEFL certificate with a minimum of 550 points (paper-based), or an equivalent qualification for English. This can be another test from an acknowledged institution, e.g. IELTS (academics 6,5). Another option: you already passed a study program with English as a medium of instruction.
What to prepare for your application to Geoinformatics and Spatial Data Science
1. Bachelor diploma including a grade transcript of records in English or German copy. A preliminary transcript of records of at least 150 ECTS credit points is sufficient for the application. At the time of admission, you must have completed the Bachelor degree.
2. if applicable: Documentation of time spent abroad, working or other experience, certified (translated to English or German) copy
3.Motivation letter for the Masters degree program
4.European format CV (template)
5.TOEFL test or equivalent
6.Reference letters (minimum of 2)
7.Proof of nationality (certified copy of passport)
8.Passport photo
9.List with reference names
10. Other (if applicable)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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