Geoinformatics (Master of Science, 1-Subject)
Trier University’s MSc program in Geoinformatics focuses on the application of geospatial technologies, remote sensing methods and visualization technologies. The Master’s programme in Geoinformatics is designed for students who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in geoinformatics or a related field. The programme is aimed at providing and facilitating the development of advanced methodological and computational skills. With the skills received from the programme, students will have the knowledge to obtain jobs in the public and private sector, consultant agencies, insurance companies and more. The successful alumni will be qualified to continue their education in national or international PhD programmes. The Master's degree also entitles them to follow a scientific career in universities and research institutions.
120 ETCS Points are required to complete a master's degree in Geoinformatics; this corresponds to 16 to 18 graduate course units. These consist of ten mandatory core courses and six to eight electives. The elective courses give students the flexibility to take courses that will best suite their objectives and strengthen areas that they would like to focus on (e.g remote sensing methods, survey statistics, or data base technologies). The final requirement for a master’s degree in Geoinformatics is the successful completion and defense of a master's thesis.
The program is designed so that full-time students can complete the program in four semesters.
| Course | Geoinformatics |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Program type | 1-Subject |
| Course length | 4 semester |
| ECTS (Credits) | 120 |
| Admission restrictions | none (Winter Semester 2025/26) | none (Summer Semester 2026) |
| Course starts | Winter Semester | Summer Semester |
| Language of Instruction | English |
Programme Co-ordinator | Geoinformatics Programme
Dr. rer. nat. Johannes Stoffels
Tel.: +49 651 201-4698
E-Mail: stoffels@uni-trierde
Study Documents
A single-subject master’s degree programme has a standard period of study of four semesters.
- Module overview | Geoinformatics (M.Sc., 1-subject)
- Curriculum | Geoinformatics (M.Sc., 1-subject)
The subject examination regulations (german) regulate the purpose, content and procedure of the examinations and are legally binding. If you have specific questions about the content of an individual examination, please connect your examiners, otherwise contact the departmental academic advisor. The University Examination Office will answer any questions regarding the organisation of examinations.
The module descriptionsspecify the modules laid out in the examination regulations and provide information on the content of the courses in the modules as well as the learning objectives and competences to be acquired.
Application and Admission
§ 2 Admission requirements
In addition to the admission requirements set out in § 2 general subject examination regulations for masters degree (in german), the following admission requirements apply to the master’s degree programme in Geoinformatics (1-subject):
1. Bachelor's degree in Geoinformatics or equivalent degree with a grade of 3.0 or better. The decision on equivalence is made by the Examination Board on a case-by-case basis.
2. proof of knowledge of the English language in accordance with § 4 paragraph 2 of the enrolment regulations (in german) of Trier University.
3. submission of a letter of motivation.
Further information on application, admission and enrolment is summarised on the application page.
This information is a non-binding overview in English. The legal text of the respective order applies (in german).
Internship
An internship is not compulsory in this programme.
Nevertheless, it is recommended to make contact with employers through internships at an early stage and get to know the future working world. The university supports internships in Germany and abroad through Career Services by providing information and internships offers.
Stay abroad
A study/stay abroad is not compulsory but is recommended.
The university supports study and internship stays abroad through numerous exchange programmes. Further information: