MScGeoinformatics for Urbanised Society

University of Tartu
Estonia, Tartu

Faculty of Science and Technology

Study location	Estonia, Tartu
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 year (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master of Science)

Tuition fee	€5,000 per year There are 9 tuition-waivers available for top ranked applicants in 2020/21, including 1 tuition-waiver for EU/EEA/Swiss applicants, 8 tuition-waivers for other applicants. More information on tuition fees is available at www.ut.ee/tuition-fees.
Application fee	€50 one-time Application fee is non-refundable. Further information: www.ut.ee/application-fee

Tuition fee

€5,000 per year

There are 9 tuition-waivers available for top ranked applicants in 2020/21, including 1 tuition-waiver for EU/EEA/Swiss applicants, 8 tuition-waivers for other applicants. More information on tuition fees is available at www.ut.ee/tuition-fees.

Application fee

€50 one-time

Application fee is non-refundable.
Further information: www.ut.ee/application-fee

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – for country-specific document requirements please see www.ut.ee/country-specific. Eligible applicants must have completed the following in their prior learning period: at least 30 ECTS either in geography, geoinformatics, information technology, environmental technology, planning, geology, ecology, biology, environmental physics, economy, sociology, or government and politics. Please be sure to check further information on required documents and our step-by-step application guide at www.geograafia.ut.ee/geoinformatics-urbanised-society. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – for country-specific document requirements please see www.ut.ee/country-specific.

Eligible applicants must have completed the following in their prior learning period: at least 30 ECTS either in geography, geoinformatics, information technology, environmental technology, planning, geology, ecology, biology, environmental physics, economy, sociology, or government and politics.

Please be sure to check further information on required documents and our step-by-step application guide at www.geograafia.ut.ee/geoinformatics-urbanised-society.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian.

Language requirements	English All applicants must comply with our English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.ut.ee/requirements.

Language requirements

English

All applicants must comply with our English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.ut.ee/requirements.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please write a brief motivation letter (in English, maximum of 4 600 characters with spaces) based on the following points: Describe what field-related skills and knowledge you have acquired through previous education and working experience (if applicable) and how these match or are relevant to the content of this master´s programme. Analyse how the master’s programme in Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society can contribute to your personal development. Describe your current ideas about a research topic you would like to focus on during your master’s studies.* Research topic described in the motivation letter is not binding and may change during your studies In the evaluation of motivation letter, the following criteria will be considered: Compatibility of interests and the issues raised in the motivation letter with the goals of the master’s programme (35 %) Analytical and argumentation skills (35%) Self-expression skills and fluency of written English (30%).

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Please write a brief motivation letter (in English, maximum of 4 600 characters with spaces) based on the following points:

Describe what field-related skills and knowledge you have acquired through previous education and working experience (if applicable) and how these match or are relevant to the content of this master´s programme.
Analyse how the master’s programme in Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society can contribute to your personal development.
Describe your current ideas about a research topic you would like to focus on during your master’s studies.*

Research topic described in the motivation letter is not binding and may change during your studies

In the evaluation of motivation letter, the following criteria will be considered:

Compatibility of interests and the issues raised in the motivation letter with the goals of the master’s programme (35 %)
Analytical and argumentation skills (35%)
Self-expression skills and fluency of written English (30%).

More information	ut.ee/gis

Overview

The 2-year master’s programme in Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society prepares highly qualified specialists on handling and analysing spatial data and developing decision support systems for public, private, and non-governmental sector. Special emphasis of the programme is put on the development of practical skills of students.

Programme structure

http://www.geograafia.ut.ee/en/studies/courses-and-people-geoinformatics-urbanised-society

Apply now! Fall semester 2020/21

Aug 31, 2020

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Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States