MSc Geo-information Science: Wageningen University and Research Centre

About the programme

The MSc programme 'Geo-information Science' (MGI) in Wageningen offers a unique blend of geo-information science methods, technologies and applications. Especially the combined use of earth observation techniques (Remote Sensing) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for problemsolving within the environmental disciplines is an asset of the Wageningen approach.

Future career

A survey of all graduates from Geo-Information Science who received their diploma since 2003 has shown that MGI-graduates have a diversified future career. Graduates often work in research or consultancy, but also in education. They find jobs at universities in the Netherlands and abroad, as a researcher or research assistant in research institutes or as a specialist in either GIS or RS working for consultancy agencies.

Admission requirments

General admission requirements

Students who wish to enrol in a MSc programme at Wageningen University must have:

• at least a BSc degree (or equivalent) in a field of science relevant to the specific programme selected;
• a GPA ( G rade P oint A verage) for the BSc study of at least 7 (or 70% of the maximum of the scale);
• fluency in English, both written and spoken
• good skills in mathematics and/or statistics;
• basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; use and structure of the Internet; RSI-prevention).

For more infomation about admission requirments please see: http://www.mgi.wur.nl/UK/admission/