Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Overview

Graduates of the English-language M.Sc. program Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are qualified for scientific work (e.g. at universities and international research institutions), they can take up qualified employment related to the study program. Furthermore, they can contribute to the solution of civil society questions and continuously develop their own personality.

Students understand current methods and approaches of remote sensing, computer vision and geoinformatics as well as Earth observation. They assess the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches in relation to concrete problems. Furthermore, they select methods in a target-oriented manner and apply them adequately. In addition, they adapt existing methodologies and transfer approaches to new areas of application and research. 

Students interpret findings obtained from the application of the learned methodology scientifically and socially and correctly classify them. Students coordinate collaborative work and communicate gained knowledge competently.

Career prospects

Graduates of the degree program Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics can work in all areas where geodata is surveyed, collected, analyzed, visualized and interpreted by help of modern information technology and digital media: from automobile industry to development of appliances and electronics industry, software development, construction businesses, engineering offices, public administration and agencies to international air and space organisations. 

Not only is a direct start in a professional career possible, graduates with excellent accomplishments may also choose to do a doctorate which opens the possibility for a future career in research and teaching.