Geoinformatics MSc
Budapest, Hungary
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Apr 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,200 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* There is also a one time 80 EUR application fee
Introduction
Geoinformatics MSc
In everyday life, we all use geoinformation systems in an unnoticed and self-evident way. Geoinformatics is essentially dealing with the management and processing of spatial data, but also includes map visualization, primary and secondary data collection procedures, and geographic analysis.
The very broad input of the degree program allows us to accept students with cartography, geomatics or geography backgrounds, but also agricultural, technical and computer science.
The program is a collaboration between the Faculty of Informatics and the Faculty of Sciences. The top-level standard of training is guaranteed by the highly qualified academic staff, as in the case of our unique Master of Cartography program. Several of the teachers are involved in the leadership of national and international professional organizations of the related area and in editorial boards of journals in the field. Teaching is supported by modern infrastructure and well-equipped labs.
Upper-year students and Ph.D. students help first-year students in a mentor system to overcome their first challenges at the university.
The institutes and departments involved in the training are in close contact with various institutions and companies that use geoinformatics in Hungary, thus ensuring the placement of students and familiarising them with the specificities of the job market.
Strengths of the program
The high standard of training is guaranteed by the highly qualified academic staff. Several of the teachers are involved in the leadership of national and international professional organizations of the related area and in editorial boards of journals in the field. Teaching is supported by modern infrastructure and well-equipped labs. Upper-year students and Ph.D. students help first-year students in a mentor system to overcome their first challenges at the university.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please contact the university for more information.
Curriculum
Professional core material
Basics in science
- Spatial Reference Systems L
- Spatial Reference Systems P
- Environmental systems
- Geostatistics-Geomathematics
Economic, legal and human science
- Geography and data background of the information society
- Spatial-social data sources
- Fundamentals of economics
Basics in geoinformatics
- Data mining and cloud-based solutions
- Geospatial algorithms L
- Geospatial algorithms P
- Geoinformatics
- Measurements and data collection
- Spatial databases
- Digital terrain models
- Satellite remote sensing L
- Satellite remote sensing P
- Map design and editing L
- Vector-based GIS (QGIS)
- Vector-based GIS (ArcGIS)
- Application of ArcGIS-based Server and Web GISGIS project
- High resolution remote sensing L
- High resolution remote sensing P
- Open source WebGIS
- Project management
Obligatory optional courses
Module A
- Automatizing spatial analysis
- GIS in R
- The applications of GIS in physical geography
- Creating Databases in Human Geography
- CAD-based GIS
- Environment and GIS
- Spatial energy planning
- Specific GIS software solutions
- Hydrologic modelling
- Nature conservation and GIS
Module B
- Cartographic elements in geoinformatics
- Operating systems
- Drones in field spectroscopy
- GIS-based cartography
- Map design and editing P
- 3D Modelling in GIS
- Geodesy
- Geovisualization
- Image processing
- Thematic data L
- Thematic data P
- Development of scripts and plugins in geoinformatics software (QGIS, ArcGIS)
- Dedicated geospatial information systemsTopography
Internship
Elective optional courses
Degree thesis
Program Outcome
Master of Science (MSc) in Geoinformatics
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Government offices, administration in local governments, research institutions, mapping agencies, archives, and private firms need a growing number of cartographers who have a solid background in geoinformatics.
Business companies which have a strong involvement in various visualization problems (in print or in three dimensions) are definitely interested in employing our young GIS specialist. Also, decision-makers often need GIS support for understanding the spatial relationship of features and social or natural phenomena.
Job examples
GIS specialist at national mapping agencies, in land registration, at private companies, publishers, geoinformatics firms.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.