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Earth System Data Science and Remote Sensing MSc

Leipzig University Leipzig

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 May
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About the programme

Earth System Data Science and Remote Sensing is an international, English-taught Master of Science at Leipzig University with a research and methods focus. It trains earth system scientists for a data-rich world, combining earth and environmental science with programming, quantitative methods and remote sensing technology. In the second and third semesters, 40 credits of method modules cover multivariate statistics, geoinformatics and geostatistics, and machine learning and AI, along with optical, radar and lidar remote sensing and spectroscopy. A 10-credit laboratory course gives practical experience, with close links to the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). The programme lasts 4 semesters (120 credits) and starts in the winter semester. It suits graduates in earth, natural, environmental, computer or data science with some statistics and programming background.

Fields of study

Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)
General Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Earth System Data Science and Remote Sensing MSc at Leipzig University

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Minimum ECTS credits
120

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

The following certificates are required for the “Earth System Data Science and Remote Sensing” international master’s degree programme:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an earth science, natural science, environmental science or computer science and data science-related degree programme, whereby
  • At least 35 credits must come from one or more of the following areas: geography, earth system sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, life sciences, data science, ecoinformatics, remote sensing or geographic information systems (GIS)

Furthermore, the following knowledge must be demonstrated:

  • Prior knowledge in statistics (at least 5 credits)
  • Prior knowledge in a scripting language for computational science or a higher programming language (for example, Python, R, Julia, ...)
  • Knowledge of English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Earth System Data Science and Remote Sensing MSc

Programme-specific documents

application form (to fill in online via the application platform uni-assist)

secondary school leaving certificate, including subject grades (e.g. Baccalaureate, School Leaving Certificate, A Levels)

evidence of all completed degrees (e.g. bachelor’s, Diplom)

Transcript of Records detailing all past academic achievements

certificate of language proficiency

CV in German or English

applicants from China, India and Vietnam only – please refer to the APS webpages for the currently applicable terms and conditions: APS China, APS India, APS Vietnam

if applicable: proof of having passed the aptitude test (EFP) or the evaluation of subject-specific admission requirements (FZV)

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

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Via uni-assist

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Universität Leipzig

Goethestraße 3-5

04109 Leipzig

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

269.9 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,444 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

269.9 Euros per semester

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