Overview

The new English language Master of Science in Digital Earth Programme from University of Salzburg is jointly offered to outstanding candidates as double degree. Students study Earth Observation and Geoinformatics in the first academic year at the University of Salzburg.

Key features

Graduates of the MSc CDE programme will be able to independently plan and manage complex projects and applications in Geoinformatics as well as to cooperate on projects in spatial data infrastructures. The aim is to support and enhance decision-making in all application domains of Copernicus.

Graduates of the MSc CDE programme develop a focus on methodological and technical areas of expertise, thus emphasizing career perspectives in public administration (e.g. spatial data infrastructures and geoinformatics services and application development, as well as in application domains such as in spatial planning, regional management, mobility, environment and nature conservation) and in business across a broad spectrum of industries.

The study programme covers all areas of geospatial data collection and data management, spatial analytics, communication of results and decision support, interaction with of spatial information, as well as aspects of general management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spatial Thinking & Modelling

Geovisualisation and Advanced Cartography

Systems Thinking in Spatial Representations

Design of Geospatial Data Models

Advanced Remote Sensing

Application Development (Earth Observation)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salzburg, Austria

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 5 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

As Erasmus+ EMJMD programme there is a qualification based selection process. In order to be admitted to this master’s programme, students must hold a bachelor’s degree in a geospatial discipline or from an equivalent programme at an internationally recognised tertiary educational institution, and the admission by the Consortium of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

EU citizens are exempt from paying tuition fees during the designated study period and the additional semester and have to pay only the Student’s Union fee.

Living costs

Salzburg

Austria

900 - 1290 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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