How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Applied Geoinformatics is a master’s programme at University of Salzburg in Salzburg, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Salzburg as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science, MSc. University of Salzburg is a public university in Salzburg.
What you will study
What you study
The MSc in Applied Geoinformatics builds on a common grounding in spatial sciences and a Digital Earth perspective. You develop advanced competences in geospatial data acquisition and data management, data analytics and simulation, and interactive communication. The programme covers all areas of geospatial data collection and data management, spatial analytics, communication of results and decision support, interaction with spatial information, as well as aspects of general management. You learn to interface with different spatially oriented application domains and to contribute to solving problems across societies, economies and environments.
How the programme is organised
The programme runs over four semesters and carries 120 ECTS. It is a residential MSc managed by the Department of Geoinformatics, Z_GIS. A compulsory internship brings added value and links with potential employment opportunities in a relevant sector. The department translates research into education and provides excellent support for students.
Who it suits
This programme suits graduates from spatially oriented disciplines such as Geography, Surveying or Geomatics, Geoinformatics or Cartography, who can be admitted without additional coursework. Candidates with a bachelor level or higher qualification in other relevant fields like ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, applied computer science and social sciences of economics can be conditionally admitted with additional credit requirements of up to 45 ECTS. Conditional admissions depend on the candidate's bachelor curriculum evaluation. The programme is taught in English, and you need English at C1 level.
Admission, language and next steps
Admission requirements and the curriculum are set out on the programme page. The dates and deadlines change every semester, so check the current deadlines on the programme page. Applications go directly to the University of Salzburg. The teaching language is English, and you need English at C1 level. After graduating, you can continue to the Doctoral Programme at the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences or the PhD Geoinformatics.
What the register says
The knowledge and skills developed in this programme are based on the common grounding of spatial sciences and a Digital Earth perspective, based on concepts typically acquired during undergraduate Geography, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Cartography or Planning programmes. The MSc aims at building of advanced competences in geospatial data acquisition and data management, data analytics and simulation as well as interactive communication. Graduates are expected to interface with different spatially oriented application domains, contribute to solving problems across societies, economies and environments as well as leading teams assigned pertinent tasks.
Sprachnachweis Englisch auf Niveau C1 ist erforderlich
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Public administration, including spatial data infrastructures and Geoinformatics services and application development
- Spatial planning
- Regional management
- Mobility
- Environment and nature conservation
- Business and industry roles across a broad spectrum of industries
- Team leadership in geospatial tasks
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Salzburg. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Applied Geoinformatics taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Salzburg. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Salzburg as the campus town for this programme at University of Salzburg.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Salzburg. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Salzburg.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Salzburg.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Salzburg is linked from this page so you can compare.
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