Overview

The Cartography, Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing programme from Masaryk University aims at the master graduates of geoinformatics and cartography but also at graduates of related disciplines like informatics or cognitive psychology from the Czech Republic and the whole Central European region.

Career opportunities

The graduates are able to cooperate both on the national and international level. They can apply the acquired qualification as leaders and senior scientist especially in following institutions:

academic and research institutions focused on cartography and geoinformatics (CzechGlobe, Geonika), cognitive sciences (Academy of Science).
commercial sector - research and development as well as project management in applied research.
management of science and project development.
state and ministry institutes (public administration bodies) at all levels of organisation (local, regional, country).

Graduates can generally address conceptual questions, scientific and organisational activities, and also teaching and transferring the experience knowledge.

Programme Structure

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

Analyse, critically evaluate, and present the state of the art of particular problem within cartography, geoinformatics, and remote sensing.

Master the theoretical and methodological basics of scientific work in the given field

Master the basics of project planning including research structure, methodology and time management. Apply the theoretical knowledge and prepare a real project.

Work in the a team together with younger colleagues or pre-gradual students.

Actively use the scientific English of the given field in spoken and written forms and present the scientific results.

Master the ethical and intellectual property right principles.

Publish the scientific results in international scientific journals.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brno, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The admission interview is usually in an online form and consists of two parts:

expert interview – checking expertise background and motivation (max. 70 points),
Language part – check of communication skills in English, interview and expert discussion is in English (max. 30 points)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Brno

Czech Republic

13555 - 21979 CZK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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