Courses are held in English (100%).
Current application deadlines for the following winter semester:
For further information on the specific application deadlines, please visit our website on requirements and application.
The Master's programme Geodetic Engineering is dedicated to students with a BSc in Geodesy and Geoinformation or related topics, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Geosciences or Electrical Engineering.
It is a full-time programme taught entirely in English. The standard period of study is four semesters, including the Master's thesis. The programme offers three profiles, which cover the main research fields of our institute:
Each student will choose one area as a major and a second area as a minor topic. Depending on the student's interests, the curriculum allows the student to focus almost entirely on one main topic or on a broader range of topics.
Graduates will be equipped with skills and tools to recognise and solve geodetic engineering problems. During their studies, they will participate in current research projects. The Master’s programme provides an entry qualification for PhD programmes.
The Geodetic Engineering programme is extended over 24 months and is structured into mandatory modules and compulsory elective modules, including teaching units with a duration of one semester. An exam completes each module. Three different types of modules are offered: lectures, seminars and projects. Credit points (CP) are the basis of evaluation.
By the beginning of the first semester, the students are required to choose a major and a minor profile out of the following options:
The curriculum of the MSc programme Geodetic Engineering is structured as follows:
The Master's programme will be successfully completed once 120 CP have been obtained. Of these 120 CP, students will obtain 15 CP from advanced modules, 3 CP from the individual study plan, 30 to 42 CP from modules out of the major profile, 6 to 18 CP from modules out of the minor profile and/or external offers, 24 CP from the projects modules, and 30 CP from the Master's thesis.
The University of Bonn is a public university and therefore does not charge tuition fees. However, all students must pay the so-called social contribution (semester fee) of about 330 EUR per semester. It includes, among other things, a student transit pass for public transport and statutory accident insurance.
The cost of living for students in Bonn is around 800 EUR to 1,000 EUR, with apartment rent accounting for the largest share.
Applicants must have a three-year Bachelor of Science degree in Geodesy, Geoinformation or related topics, such as Geoscience, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Electrical Engineering.
In detail, applicants must have a total of at least 24 credits from Mathematics, Physics and Programming. Furthermore, they must have a total of at least 48 credits from at least two of the following six research areas:
Based on your application documents, the examination board will decide your eligibility for the Master's programme.
Before you apply, please check the requirements carefully.
Applicants must provide proof of their English skills:
Native English speakers; German, Swiss and Austrian citizens with an "Abitur"/"Matura"; and students who earned their first degree entirely in English do not have to submit language certificates.
Before you apply, please check the requirements carefully.
Current application deadlines for the following winter semester:
For further information on the specific application deadlines, please visit our website on requirements and application.
Students of the University of Bonn can apply for a room in a dormitory of the "Studierendenwerk Bonn" (further information: www.studierendenwerk-bonn.de/en/accommodation).
For further information regarding housing in Bonn, please visit our website: www.uni-bonn.de/housing.
International applicants who are admitted to the Master’s programme can apply for a dorm room through the programme coordinator. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all students will be allotted a room as these are in short supply.
The University of Bonn has a central Career Service (www.uni-bonn.de/careerservice) that provides a range of advice and support about choosing a career and applying for jobs. Moreover, international students can join the iStart career programme (www.uni-bonn.de/istart), which teaches participants tangible knowledge and valuable skills that will enable them to write successful applications for jobs in Germany. The programme is geared toward giving students a successful career path both during and after their studies and thus making it easier for them to enter the job market.
The University of Bonn offers a range of different support programmes for international students. The Welcome Days (www.uni-bonn.de/welcomedays) before the start of every semester are an opportunity for new students from abroad to gather information on the most important issues, such as enrolment, registration with the local authorities, and opening a bank account. Getting to know fellow international and German students during recreational activities is another benefit of the Welcome Days.
The Study Buddy programme (www.uni-bonn.de/study-buddy) matches newly arrived international students (mentees) with a University of Bonn student (buddy) who helps them as they start their studies and adjust to life in Bonn. The buddies give tips, advice and assistance that make it easier for their mentees to become familiar with the university and get settled in Bonn.
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