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Master of Science in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Specialisation Hydrography

HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU Hamburg) Hamburg

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU Hamburg) is a modern and innovative university located in the heart of Hamburg, Germany. The university offers a Master of Science in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, with a specialisation in Hydrography. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques used in hydrographic surveying and mapping. Students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through fieldwork and internships, preparing them for careers in marine and coastal surveying, environmental monitoring, and offshore engineering. The program also emphasizes the use of cutting-edge technology and software for data collection, analysis, and visualization in the field of hydrography.

Specialization

The Master programme offers the possibilty to specialise in one of the following areas of concentration: Geodesy - (German program), Geoinformatics - (German program) Hydrography (English program)

Fields of study

Geoinformatics(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Master of Science in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Specialisation Hydrography at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU Hamburg)

English language

IELTS Overall
5/ 9.0
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) with at least 71 points or as an Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP) with at least 490 points

International English Language Testing System - Academic Test (IELTS) with at least Band 5.0

TELC - at least level B1

Proof of a functional stay of minimum 4 months in an anglophone country

Proof of minimum 20 CP's course achievement in an anglophone study-programme

The advanced technical college certificate or the final grade certificate of year 12 or 13 of Germany secondary school in each case with the grade satisfactory (minimum 3,0 or 8 Points according to the German grade system in secondary school)

Attendance of minimum one year at a general-education school

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German language

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In order to be prepared for everyday life and work in Germany, students may attend German language courses at different levels at the HafenCity University Hamburg.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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If student are in the final phase of your first academic degree, you have to submit the most recent copy of your transcript of records, including your grade-point average within the application periode. HCU-intern applicants can print the proof of academic achievement of their ahoi-account.

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Prerequisites

1. Proving first academic degree- The proof of your first academic degree have to submit until the 15th of the second month of the second master semester. If you haven't acquired your first academic degree in time you will be exmatriculated.

2. German Language skills

Applicants who aquired their first academic degree abroad, have to prove sufficient German language skills

(A) If you apply for the English Master REAP or for the Master Geodesy and Geoinformatics with the specialisation Hydrography, than the proof of sufficient German language skills is not necessary.

3. English language skills;

(a) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as

Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) with at least 71 points or as an Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP) with at least 490 points

International English Language Testing System - Academic Test (IELTS) with at least Band 5.0

4. Bachelor’s degree in hydrography, geomatics, or a related field. A satisfactory score on the Bachelor’s examination is not required anymore.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Master of Science in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Specialisation Hydrography

Programme-specific documents

1.Application form

2.Passport Certificates

3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate

4.Bachelor Degree Transcripts

5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate

6.Secondary School Certificates(10+12)

7.SOP

8. LOR's

9.CV

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Master of Science in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Specialisation Hydrography at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU Hamburg)

Application procedure

Applicants with a non-German university degree have to apply via uni-assist and the ahoi application portal of the HafenCity University.

First step:

You can submit your application at uni-assist starting from 1 March each year for the following winter semester. Uni-assist needs up to six weeks for checking the certificates. Therefore, we recommend that applicants submit the documents at uni-assist early enough to keep the application deadline of the HCU in our ahoi portal, which is 15 July for the following winter semester.

Second step:

In addition, all applicants have to apply directly at HCU via the ahoi online application portal (1 June - 15 July): https://www.hcu-hamburg.de/en/sv/for-prospective-students (opens in a new tab)

Selection process

The master programme Geodesy and Geoinformatics is not restricted. Applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted. There will be neither a selection procedure nor a creating of a ranking list.

Application quick facts

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Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

340 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,584 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

No tuition fees

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

50%

2 accepted out of 4 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

3.06

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

2.54

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.83

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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