Bachelor's degree programme Surveillance and Geo Information Systems (B.Eng.)
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Degree programme:
Surveillance and Geo Information Systems
Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Admission:
No admission restrictions
THWS location:
Würzburg, Campus Röntgenring
Faculty:
Plastics Engineering and Surveying
Duration:
7 semesters standard time to degree
Language:
German
Semester fees:
None (student services fee only (Studierendenwerksbeitrag); approx. EUR 150)
Start of studies:
Winter Semester
(1 October)
Application period:
Annually,
1 May
till
15 July
Contact
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Ansgar Brunn
ansgar.brunn@thws.de
Academic Advisory Service
studienberatung@thws.de
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Degree programme Surveying and Geoinformatics
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Bachelor's degree programme Surveillance and Geo Information Systems (B.Eng.)
A compass for your future: Study Surveying and Geoinformatics at THWS!
Embark on your future career path at the intersection of technology and the environment with the bachelor's degree programme Surveying and Geoinformatics at THWS. The degree programme combines an advanced technological education with real-life applications to promote the abilities you require to succeed in dynamic professional fields. Not only will you learn how to source and analyse data but also how to use this information to develop sustainable solutions to complex geographic issues. Prepare to measure and shape the world – at a higher education institution that drives innovation and maximises your career chances.
Reasons to study Surveillance and Geo Information Systems at THWS
Studying at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt opens up doors to a world of innovations and technical challenges. We connect important theory with the required practice, fundamental research with applied engineering, and regional expertise with global perspective. At THWS, you learn to gain new perspectives and contribute to a more sustainable and technologically advanced future. During your studies you can attain to additional qualifications (e.g. trainer certificate (Ausbilderschein), language courses).
Advantages of the degree programme:
- Practice-oriented studies: through a mandatory internship semester and numerous lab courses
- State-of-the-art technologies: use of recent geo information systems and measuring technologies
- Bright career perspectives: high demand in industry, urban planning, construction, and environmental technology
- Individual supervision: small groups and direct contact to lecturers
- Specialisations: extensive modules on 3D surveying, geo information systems, and land management
- Interdisciplinary studies: wide range of disciplines, including environmental sciences and urban planning
- International perspectives: room for international experience through cooperations with universities abroad
- Promotion of research projects: support with the participation in innovative research projects in surveying and geoinformatics
Three good reasons
Integrated internship semester for professional experience
Modern teaching methods and advanced technical equipment
Close networking with industry and potential employers
Study contents
The 7-semester bachelor's degree programme Surveying and Geoinformatics at THWS offers you a comprehensive, well-structured education that will optimally prepare you for the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly growing, innovative field. The combination of theoretical foundations and extensive practical experience aims to systematically broaden and deepen your knowledge and abilities. The bachelor's thesis concludes your studies.
Programme structure
1: Foundation phase (1st to 2nd semester)
In the 1st semester, you are introduced to the basics of surveying and geoinformatics through modules like Mathematics I, Physics, Surveying Mathematics, Surveying, Surveying Practicals, and CAD I as well as a general elective module. These subjects are continued and deepened in the 2nd semester. The study contents are complemented by important key qualifications.
2: Main studies (3rd to 4th semester)
From the 3rd semester onwards, you will deepen your specialist knowledge in modules such as geoinformation systems and databases, photogrammetry and remote sensing, adjustment calculation, GIS and database applications, and applied computer science. The 4th semester then serves to expand this knowledge with modules in applied geoinformatics, digital photogrammetry and laser scanning, satellite navigation and reference systems, engineering geodesy as well as applied engineering geodesy and surveying exercises.
3: Internship semester (5th semester)
During the internship phase, you spend a 20- to 26-week internship at an external institution to gain practical experience upon which you reflect in the internship seminar. It is up to you to decide upon the location for your internship semester - Germany or abroad.
4: Specialisation phase (6th to 7th semester)
The 6th semester marks the start of the specialisation phase which includes modules like Specialisation in Web-Based Geo Information Systems, Documentation and Planning in the Construction Sector, Academic Work, and project work. In the 7th and thus final semester, you will be concerned with the bachelor's thesis and some specialisation modules.
Specialisations
The bachelor's degree programme Surveying and Geoinformatics at THWS offers you the opportunity to choose a specialisation according to your interests. In the specialisation modules, you will develop expert knowledge in specific areas and sharpen your professional profile. We offer the following specialisations:
- Web-based geo information systems
- Documentation and planning in the construction sector
- Land management
- Mobile 3D surveying
- Scientific work
- Project work
Students can also choose from our general elective modules (AWPM). These enable you to specialise further.
Practice-orientation
Studies at THWS are characterised by a high degree of practice-orientation and the internship semester. Depending on the chosen degree programme, the internship semester is scheduled for the 5th or 6th semester. The internship semester offers you the chance to complete an internship with a company of your choice and gain insights into the professional world. That way you can apply the theoretical and practical knowledge developed during your studies in the work environment you are most interested in.
Why are studies at THWS particularly practice-oriented?
- Exercise courses and practice projects
- Getting to know and applying new technologies
- Internship semester as an integral part of studies
- Professors with extensive experience in the industry and economy
- Cooperation with companies and industry partners, also internationally
- Possibility of completing your final thesis in cooperation with a company
International practice
By the way: You also have the opportunity to complete your internship semester abroad. That way, you do not only develop intercultural competence but also boost your language skills and your career perspectives on the international job market.
Career and perspectives
The degree programme Surveying and Geoinformatics (B.Eng.) at THWS opens up diverse career perspectives in a dynamic and technologically advanced field. With a practice-orientated education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, you will be well prepared to work in a wide range of industries. The demand for qualified specialists in surveying and geoinformatics keeps growing, as these disciplines play central roles in the planning and implementation of projects in areas such as urban planning, environmental management, and infrastructure development. The career paths available to you after graduation are diverse:
- Public service (surveying, rural development)
- Engineering and planning offices
- Energy supply companies
- GIS industry
- Automotive industry
- Manufacturers of navigation systems
- Architecture and construction
Gaining international experience
THWS places a strong focus on internationality. Our TWIN programmes, i.e. degree programmes identical in content that are offered in German and English, are unique throughout Germany. We thus promote your international and intercultural experiences and optimally prepare you for a globalised job market. THWS strongly supports international student exchange programmes and internships abroad, Our University has over 200 partner universities around the world.
Why are studies at THWS particularly international?
- Studying & internships abroad
- More than 200 partner universities in Europe and around the world
- International projects & field trips abroad
- Visiting lectures together with exchange students & held by guest lecturers
- Support by THWS & financial support
- TWIN programme unique in Germany
5 reasons for going abroad as a student
- Improving language knowledge and intercultural competence
- Getting to know new teaching and studying methods
- Establishing an international network
- Enhancing your independence and flexibility
- Increasing of career perspectives on the global working market
Is Surveillance and Geo Information Systems the right degree programme for you?
If you take a strong interest in technology and natural sciences, the degree programme Surveying and Geoinformatics (B.Eng.) at THWS could be the perfect fit. This discipline requires precise analytical thinking and the ability to solve complex problems. The combination of fieldwork and office work make for a varied job. If you value topics such as urban planning and environmental protection and would like to make a contribution to sustainable urban and landscape development, this degree programme is for you. A willingness to engage in lifelong learning is crucial, as technologies are developing rapidly.
Admission requirements
Requirement for admission to the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt is a valid general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife), an advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife), a general/subject-specific entrance qualification for qualified professionals, or a comparable qualification from abroad (HZB, university entrance qualification).
Please also see the language entrance requirements.
Your interests and abilities
- Interest in geography and technology: enthusiasm for maps, geographic data, and modern measurement technologies
- Analytical abilities: precise and structured thinking when collecting and evaluating spatial data
- Technical understanding: ability to use and understand complex geodetic instruments and geo information systems (GIS)
- Problem-solving skills: creative and logical thinking to successfully tackle technical and spatial issues
- Teamwork and strong communication skills: cooperation in interdisciplinary teams and clear communication when exchanging results and data
Application
Apply from 1 May to 15 July via our application portal to start your studies in the upcoming summer semester.
For some degree programmes, the deadline of the application period may be extended. This information will be made known at short notice.
You have already completed study achievements and thus want to apply for a higher semester? Contact our Department of Student Affairs.
Do you have unanswered questions?
You can contact the programme advisor, i.e. a professor of the field of study you are interested in and can ask them your questions.
During the THWS Taster Sessions, you can attend a variety of lectures in the degree programme of your choice and get valuable first impressions of life on campus.
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