Geoinformatics - Dual-Subject Bachelor
Geoinformatics has established itself as an independent discipline. As an interdisciplinary subject, geoinformatics acts as a bridge between computer science, geographic information technologies and geosciences. It deals with the acquisition, processing, analysis and presentation of geographical information. This includes the collection of data with GPS devices, route calculations with navigation systems or risk assessments of contaminated sites in environmental information systems. The focus is on the development and application of computer science methods and concepts to solve spatio-temporal problems. Solutions for a wide range of issues can be developed with the help of geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing methods and spatial databases.
The integration of geoinformatics (GI) and remote sensing represents a unique combination of subjects for GI students in Germany with great practical and research relevance.
In the Dual-Subject Bachelor you study two core subjects or you combine a major subject with a minor subject. Geoinformatics is offered as a core and minor subject. Please note the valid subject combinations.
This subject cannot be studied with the aim of Teacher Education.
Geoinformatics is a new interdisciplinary field with interfaces between mathematics, computer science, geography and Business Administration and Economics. It is dedicated to solving spatial issues with the help of computer science concepts. This includes the collection of data with GPS devices, route calculations with navigation systems or risk assessments of contaminated sites in environmental information systems.
The integration of geoinformatics (GI) and remote sensing represents a unique combination of subjects for GI students in Germany with great practical and research relevance. In the dual-subject Bachelor's degree program in Geoinformatics, the core subject teaches the basics of mathematics, computer science, cartography and remote sensing in addition to geoinformatics. The minor in geoinformatics is more technically oriented and therefore does not include the basic lectures in computer science and mathematics. We offer a modern and practice-oriented range of courses as well as individual and intensive support for students.
In view of the fact that a very large number of issues in business, administration and science are spatially related, graduates have a wide range of future-oriented fields of application with excellent employment opportunities. Urban, landscape and environmental planning as well as activities in the field of sustainable agriculture or development aid are just a few examples. Graduates who complete a Master's degree in Geoinformatics following their Bachelor's degree will also be qualified for management and leadership positions in various professional and occupational fields as well as for research positions.
Geoinformatics is offered as a core and minor subject as part of the dual-subject Bachelor's degree program and must be combined with another subject. A combination with the subjects English Studies/English, Latin, German Studies/German and Romance Studies is excluded. Here you will find an overview of the valid subject combinations.
During your studies, you will not only focus on your two chosen subjects, but also supplement them with content from interdisciplinary professional skills development. Depending on whether you are aiming for a specialist Master's degree or an immediate professional career after completing your Bachelor's degree, a different profile will apply to you.
General information about university admissions may be accessed at Admission Requirements. The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at Studying without an Abitur.
Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
This program is not subject to admission restrictions.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
German and international applicants with German certification can enroll directly for this subject that does not have admission restrictions. You can find all information on enrollment and the enrollment deadline for the desired semester under Bachelor's Degree Programs (two Subjects) - open admission.
Important: If one of the subjects in your chosen subject combination has admission restrictions and you are therefore obliged to submit an application for it, you must also enroll for the subject that does not have admission restrictions within the Application Deadline for the subject that does have admission restrictions!
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
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If you are interested in a Master's degree course at Osnabrück University, please take note of its regulations on access, in which the respective admission requirements are regulated.
In addition to the consecutive degree programs listed below, it may be worth considering other Master's degree programs and checking whether you can be admitted. You will usually receive appropriate advice from the departmental study counseling service or the course coordinators.
This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.