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Geodesy and Geoinformatics Engineering - Bachelor's study program

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Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Geodesy and Geoinformatics Engineering] at the University of Stuttgart.

Is Geodesy and Geoinformatics Engineering right for you? Come and find out!

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s degree program in Geodesy and Geoinformatics Engineering entails? With our expectations check, you can quickly and easily check whether your expectations of the study program are realistic.

Do the expectation check now and discover whether the course meets your expectations!

Expectation Check

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Geodesy and Geoinformatics Engineering entails?

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To study geodesy and geoinformatics engineering successfully, you do need an aptitude for mathematics.

This statement is largely true

Mathematics is the basis of all engineering courses, and this also applies to this study program. The necessary knowledge is taught in the first semesters. For anyone who would like to refresh their knowledge of math, computer science, or physics before their studies, we recommend the courses offered by the MINT-Kolleg [de].

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Prior knowledge of computer science is required for studying geodesy and geoinformatics engineering.

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The study of geodesy and geoinformatics engineering does not require any prior knowledge of computer science. However, a fundamental interest in this subject is beneficial.

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The study of geodesy and geoinformatics engineering does not require any prior knowledge of computer science. However, a fundamental interest in this subject is beneficial.

This statement is largely false

Similar to computer science, basic knowledge is taught in the first semesters of the study program. At the beginning of the physics lecture, school content is reviewed and then explored in greater depth. Subject-specific physical principles will be covered later in the respective subjects.

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If I excel in geography at school, this study program is exactly right for me.

This statement is largely false

The course content is only minimally connected to the study of geography at school. Geodesy and Geoinformatics Engineering is a highly interdisciplinary engineering science that primarily operates at the intersection of applied mathematics, computer science, physics, and geosciences.

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The course mainly takes place at a desk.

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In the study of geodesy and geoinformatics engineering, great importance is attached to practical work with measuring instruments. In measurement technology in particular, exercises and other practical tasks often take place outdoors – such as in the university’s city garden or on campus.

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The Geodesy and Geoinformatics Engineering study program is a relatively new program.

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Geodesy (formerly surveying) is one of the oldest study programs in Germany. At the same time, it is a modern science. GPS and route planning would be unthinkable for us without the use of computers, therefore this study program is closely linked to geoinformatics. This constantly opens up new tasks for the field, e.g., in the areas of autonomous driving or navigation systems.

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By studying geodesy and geoinformatics engineering, I will be able to work in many different industries later on.

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Geodesists can be found wherever spatial data is collected and evaluated. The range of possible career paths is therefore broad: Examples include companies in the aerospace, construction, and automotive industries, engineering and planning offices, and agencies for geoinformation and land development.

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It's your choice

0 out of 7 of your expectations turned out to be fairly accurate.

The goal here wasn’t to answer everything correctly, but to gain a better understanding of the study program. You now need to determine whether your understanding of the study program is accurate or where you need more information.

My skills

Surveyors need the following skills:

Good spatial awareness, because in geodesy everything relates to 3D space.
Care and precision, because accuracy plays a major role in this field.
Mathematical and physical understanding, as this is the basis for understanding many issues in geodesy.

My interests

Do some of the following statements apply to you? If so, the Geodesy and Geoinformatics Engineering program could be a good fit for you.

Maps, 3D city models, and satellite images of the Earth fascinate me.
I enjoy mathematics and physics at school.
I like practical work and enjoy trying things out for myself.
I enjoy solving logical problems.
I am interested in how tasks can be solved with the help of computer programs.
Our environment interests me - from individual buildings to the entire planet.
I am enthusiastic about modern technology and its sensor technology (e.g., drones, cameras, VR glasses, 3D printing, etc.).

Geodesy and Geoinformatics Engineering - Bachelor's study program

Is Geodesy and Geoinformatics Engineering right for you? Come and find out!

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