Geodesy and Geoinformatics – Specialisation in Geomatics

Geodesy and Geoinformatics (specialisation Geomatics) is an engineering and geoscience subject based on mathematics and physics and a close affinity to computer science, environmental science, law, and social sciences. Typical questions include engineering and geodetic monitoring of structures, capturing and use of environmental information, guidance of machines and vehicles, and remote sensing and researching of the system Earth. For geodata captured by modern measurement technology, there are many applications, for example, in regional planning, for location-dependent mobile services and navigation systems. This wide variety of tasks requires thorough knowledge in individual disciplines that are encountered in the broad spectrum of subjects in the programme of Geodesy and Geoinformatics at Leibniz University Hannover. Building on the broad content of the Bachelor's degree, the Master's programme offers students the chance to study numerous specific fields at an advanced level and to specialise in certain disciplines. In particular, current aspects of research and their advanced applications on the basis of selected projects are at the heart of the Master's programme. Besides the specialisation Geomatics being one optional track of the Master's programme in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, we also offer the specialisation in Navigation and Field Robotics (the teaching language is mostly English, but with mandatory German parts). It is intended to start a third specialisation, Remote Sensing and GIS. Any specialisation has to be chosen at the beginning of the application process. To do justice to the broad spectrum of the subject and constantly changing needs and methods, the Geodesy and Geoinformatics programme (specialisation in Geomatics) at Leibniz University Hannover covers a wide range of subjects. This programme is distinguished by its practical relevance. Alongside research-oriented theory, projects and seminars are deliberately designed to develop key competencies such as teamwork and problem-oriented actions. This combination makes it possible for graduates to choose from a broad spectrum of employment opportunities. In the Master's programme (specialisation Geomatics), students pursue independent research and development activities in industry or research institutes. In the first two semesters, there are activities which serve to summarise the basics in six disciplines: Engineering geodesy Physical geodesy Positioning and navigation Photogrammetry and remote sensing Geographic information systems Land and real estate management Building on the six compulsory modules in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, students can specialise in one or more specialist area(s) whereby one entire subject area (Geodesy or Geoinformatics) can never be completely deselected. In parallel, there are two project seminars, in which a complex research-oriented task is tackled in small groups. In an elective module, students are given the opportunity to attend courses from the Leibniz University's entire selection of courses. The submission of a Master's thesis completes academic studies.