Program Overview
The Geoinformatics at Aalto University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geoinformatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geoinformatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Geodesy and Positioning
- From Measurements to Maps
- Introduction to Spatial Methods
- Photogrammetry, Laser Scanning and Remote Sensing
- Visualization of Geographic Information
- Spatial Analysis
- Least-Squares Methods in Geoscience
- Digital Image Processing and Feature Extraction
- Advanced Laser Scanning
- Advanced Photogrammetry
- Geographic Information\xa0Management
- Advanced Remote Sensing
- Physical Geodesy
- Mathematical Geodesy
- Advanced Spatial Analytics
- Project Course
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The selection process is paper-based. Applications that pass the eligibility check of Aalto University Admissions Services proceed to the programme spesific academic evaluation.
The following academic evaluation criteria applies to this master\'s programme:
- Degree and institution of higher education
- Relevancy of studies
- Academic performance
- Motivation Letter
Academic evaluations are split into two phases
- In the first phase, the applicant\xc2\x92s degree that is used as grounds for the application and the related institution of higher education are evaluated. The applicant\xc2\x92s academic performance is evaluated, while any of the applicant\xc2\x92s other education that is attached to the application may also be evaluated. Criteria used to evaluate academic performance may include the time taken to complete the degree as well as the date of the degree\xc2\x92s completion.
- In the second phase, the acceptable applicants are ranked. A number of eligible applicants no greater than the allotted quota are admitted based on the academic evaluation. The most important criteria are the applicability of previous studies and academic performance in studies relevant to the study option. The aim is to admit only those applicants who have the required competence to begin studies without any supplementary studies.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalto University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Aalto University
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in 2010 as a merger of three major Finnish universities: the Helsinki University of Technology, the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
