Geomatics Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences

Courses are held in English. 

Our Geomatics postgraduate degree course is a three-semester study programme at the second cycle level (Master's degree). The first two semesters are reserved for lectures and practical parts of the programme, while the last semester is dedicated to the development of the Master's thesis. The modules of the first two semesters may be grouped in Geodesy, Geoinformatics, IT, Mathematics, and "Studium Generale" (general studies) subjects. Geodesy focusses on physical geodesy, measurement technology, and land management. Geoinformatics focusses on spatial databases and spatial data infrastructures as well as imagery and remote sensing methods. In addition, fundamental knowledge is provided by modules like Higher Mathematics, Differential Geometry, or Practical Informatics.

The programme is taught in English.

For applicants who have to complete the pre-semester, this always begins in March (summer semester). 

After examining the application documents, the examination board decides whether a preparatory semester is necessary.

April - 31 May

The two semesters of lectures are organised very openly. Consequently, the student can choose five of the listed modules for the first as well as five modules for the second semester. Depending on the number of inscriptions, a module may be offered only once in a year.

Intercultural student environment: study groups with many students from different countries

No tuition fees

Approx. 120 EUR per semester

Approx. 992 EUR per month

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) – 210 credit points – in Geodesy, Surveying, Geology, Geography, Geoinformatics

Before you apply, test your knowledge: https://www.hs-nb.de/storages/hs-neubrandenburg/studiengaenge-fachbereiche/SG_GEO/Selftest_Geomatics.pdf – you will find a document with typical questions for the entrance test. Take your time, and take the test. You do not need to fill in your answers in the application. Instead, evaluate your ability to answer the questions yourself. If you have serious difficulties answering more than 50% of these questions, it does NOT make sense for you to apply for the Master's programme in Geomatics, as you lack the necessary foundational knowledge for the entry level.

Applicants from non-EU countries are almost always required to do a so-called pre-semester because of having not enough credit points (ECTS) from their Bachelor's studies. This pre-semester is offered on the premises of Hochschule Neubrandenburg every summer semester (starting in early March) and is meant to close knowledge gaps, earn missing ECTS, and prepare for the Master's level. An expert jury decides on the basis of the transcripts of all applicants whether the pre-semester is necessary. For further application details, refer to the following link: https://www.hs-nb.de/en/courses-of-study/postgraduate-courses/geodesy-and-geoinformatics-meng/application/.

Proficiency in the academic English language is mandatory. In the Master's level studies you will have to write English research papers that are fit for peer reviews and publishing in science magazines or conference catalogues. Applicants must provide evidence of sufficient knowledge of the English language at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as follows:

• TOEFL 72-94
• IELTS (5.5-6.0)
• Cambridge Certificate (B2 First) or
• provide evidence about a period of at least three years living in an English-speaking region, an initial tertiary qualification with English as the primary teaching language or equivalent.

Native speakers are exempt from this obligation to provide proof of language proficiency.

Language proficiency in the German language is recommended to aid day-to-day activities in Germany, but not required.

April - 31 May

No

There are not many jobs available for English-speaking students at the university and in the city.

There are four resident halls run by the Greifswald Student Union with furnished single rooms for a monthly rent of between 225 EUR and 250 EUR. 

The shared houses/apartments always have rooms available. You can find information about available accommodation on the university homepage, on WG-gesucht (looking for a shared house/apartment) and on the notice boards in the university buildings.

The university is opening a career centre for our international students. 

We support our international students with various offers to prepare them for a global job market from the start of their studies to their transition into working life.

Since its founding in 1991, the University of Applied Sciences in Neubrandenburg has developed into an academic centre and driving force in teaching, research, and continuing education for the region. Currently, approximately 2,000 young people study in four faculties, which offer a total of 33 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes. A practical approach is adopted towards the research and teaching that take place at our University of Applied Science. 

We work in close cooperation with businesses and institutions from within our region. Each course of study includes at least one practical semester or provides varied practical work experience. Research projects help students obtain management and scientific research skills that they can put to good use in their future professions.

To help our students gain multidisciplinary key competences, we have developed additional opportunities within the context of the StudiumPlus project. We are adapting existing courses of study to modern scientific, occupation-specific and professional requirements in cooperation with regional, national, and international partners. We are also creating new courses of study as well as new and continuing education opportunities.

The University of Applied Sciences in Neubrandenburg champions the equality of men and women, and, as a family-friendly university, actively supports attempts to balance family and profession, or family and studies by creating family-friendly work and study conditions as well as a social climate that also allows students with families to pursue their studies, work, and research. Located close to the city centre and Tollense Lake, our campus includes modern seminar and laboratory facilities, a library and further service facilities, the canteen, and four halls of residence. Our university welcomes applications from German and international students as well as from our partners.

Ten reasons to study at the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences

1. Practical and vocationally-oriented courses
2. Close supervision by skilled specialists
3. Exposure to applied research
4. Modern lecture rooms and well-equipped laboratory facilities
5. Abundant opportunities to develop key competencies
6. A wide range of social support services for international students
7. A lively campus with everything within easy reach
8. A small university where it’s easy to make friends
9. Many opportunities for leisure activities in the Mecklenburg Lake District, the largest contiguous lake district in Europe
10. A convenient location halfway between the metropolis of Berlin and the Baltic Sea

The city of Neubrandenburg is located halfway between the capital city of Germany, Berlin, and the Baltic coast. It is located in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District right next to the Tollense Lake, which is only a few minutes away from the University of Applied Sciences by foot.

Through its support for Olympic athletes, Neubrandenburg is known as a "sports city", whilst the historic fortified wall and the four Gothic city gates also give it the name "the city of four gates". The largest and most significant monument of Northern German brick Gothic is St Mary’s Church. It is a concert hall today and offers exceptional acoustics. Neubrandenburg currently has approximately 65,000 inhabitants. The family-friendly community welcomes students.