Program Overview
The Surveying and Mapping at Aalborg 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 Surveying and Mapping programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China 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 12,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Aalborg, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Surveying and Mapping 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
- A comparison and assessment of modern positioning technologies (GPS, laser scanning, photos, etc.)
- Solution of specific positioning issues (positioning of cars, planes, persons, echo sounders, etc.)
- Methods development in connection with the use of positioning technology.
- Comparison and assessment of mapping technologies/methods (for example photogrammetry and laser scanning)
- Mapping/modelling of topography based on a 3D point cloud from a laser scanner mounted in a plane
- Positioning/orientation of a digital camera by means of GPS and inclination sensors.
- to carry through an internship in a relevant private or public enterprise and with that learn how the disciplines are executed in practice
- to go for a relevant study stay at another Danish or foreign university
- to write a project within the theme of the first or second semester
- to make a so-called \x93long master\x92s thesis\x94, i.e. you choose to write the master\x92s thesis over two semesters instead of one.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The MSc in Technology programme in Surveying, Planning and Land Management with a specialisation in:
- Geoinformatics
- Land Management
- Surveying and Mapping
is directed at students with a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Surveying, Planning and Land Management or study programmes with similar content.
Please make sure you send your application form and further documentation via post to the International Office by the required deadline.
Furthermore please note the official language requirements for international students applying to Aalborg University are:
- IELTS (academic test): 6.5
- TOEFL (paper-based): 560
- TOEFL (internet-based): 88
- Cambridge First Certificate with the grade B
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalborg 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 Aalborg University
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg University (AAU) is a major public research university in Denmark known for its innovative teaching approach, strong engineering education, and international environment. Offers a wide...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months