MasterSciences and maths

Geo-information Science & Earth Observation

University of Twente · Enschede · Netherlands

A 2-year master's programme, taught in English, in Enschede.

Tracks5 to choose from⁠19 of 297 similar publish this
AccreditationNVAO · Status: Accredited⁠86 of 297 similar publish this
Price€2,771–€22,320/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS Academic 6.5
Duration2 years⁠

✓ 8 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

65 modules published

Across 2 years of study.

What do you choose?

1 of 5 specialisations

Branches are the options the institution lists.

The options

  • Disaster Resilience
  • Free specialisation
  • Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI)
  • Resources Security
  • Urban and Land Futures
When you choose: not stated
How does study run?

4 lines through 2 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

What are all the subjects?

All 65 modules

Year 1 · 53 modules
ModuleTypeECTS
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory2.5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5
Elective pool5

Source: utwente.nl, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 12 modules · all specialisation · 30 ECTS
ModuleECTS
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

Source: utwente.nl, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelWo master · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
QualificationMSc · Croho code: 60480 · Degree title: Geo-information Science and Earth Observation⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study modeFull time⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Accreditation
  • BodyNVAO⁠
  • StatusAccredited⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More data and computing than 2 of 2 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeGeo-information Science & Earth Observation Twente65
Applied Mathematics Twente55
Applied Physics Twente57

3 of 5 similar programmes publish too few modules to compare.

  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More data and computing, less maths and foundations

Share here against the average of 2 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Data and computing
36% here
15% typical
Languages and communication
9% here
0% typical
Business and management
8% here
1% typical
Research methods
7% here
0% typical
Specialist subjects
14% here
8% typical
Projects and labs
6% here
1% typical

Less here than typical

Maths and foundations
0% here
32% typical
Internship
0% here
5% typical
Thesis
0% here
5% typical

About the same as typical: society, ethics and law.

Which year differs most?

Year 2 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1

More data and computing 40% against 22% at most

This programme
University of Twente

Year 2

More business and management 50% against 0% at most

This programme
University of Twente
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Where you'll study

Studying in Enschede

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 159,732 in 2021
Distance to the centre≈ 3.7 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms through partner residences⁠ · Room guaranteed for international studentsInferred
RankingARWU 2026: 501-600, world⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Studios⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Tennis courts⁠, Theatre⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Canteen⁠

The rest of what we hold on Twente is on its page.

What it costs

At least €22,420 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ €22,420 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28€22,320
Application fee€100

Not published: visa fee, insurance and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (4)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionNon-EU/EEA citizens2026/27€21,700 / year
TuitionEU/EEA citizens2026/27€2,694 / year
TuitionNon-EU/EEA citizens2027/28€22,320 / year
TuitionEU/EEA citizens2027/28€2,771 / year
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×8.1
EU/EEA€2,771
non-EU€22,320

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship

Grant

ASML Technology Scholarship

Grant

Canon Foundation Research Fellowship

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

Among 19 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €22,320

Costs more than 14 of 18 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €21,490 and €22,016.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 19, cheapest first
Master Applied Quantum Technology (Hogeschool van Amsterdam)2026/27≈ €10,648
Biomedical Science MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Bioscience MRes (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,848
MSc Mathematics and Statistics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Microbial Genomics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
Masters by Research Astronomy (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Biology (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Biotechnology (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Genetics (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Human Geography (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Microbiology (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Molecular Biology (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Physical Geography (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Physics (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
This programme2027/28≈ €22,320
Applied Mathematics (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €22,320
Applied Physics (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €22,320
Biotechnology, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €22,406
Biotechnology with Placement Year, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €26,180
And the whole degree?

≈ €44,640

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Apply by 1 May 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upApplication deadline · Non-EU/EEA citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
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Every date (3 dates)
May 2027
  • Application deadline · Non-EU/EEA citizens
Jul 2027
  • Application deadline · EU/EEA citizens
Aug 2027
  • Application deadline · Dutch
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.5 IELTS overall7 tests accepted
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
All 7 accepted proofs
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Sub score min: 169
Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Sub score min: 169
IELTS Academic 6.5 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Sub score min: 6.0
LanguageCert Academic 70 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 70 · Reading listening min: 65
PTE Academic 63 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Sub score min: 59
TOEFL iBT (after January 2026) 5 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Speaking min: 4.5 · Reading listening writing min: 5
TOEFL iBT (before January 2026) 100 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Sub score min: 25
What do they ask for?
Prior educationUnknown
How to applyUnknown
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

5 of 5 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, Netherlands

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 3 more.

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Price€22,320 / year · 2027/28€22,320 / year · 2027/28€22,320 / year · 2027/28
Duration2 years2 years2 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date1 Sep 20271 Feb 20271 Feb 2027

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Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

92 facts from 8 official sources

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utwente.nl/en/education/master/application-admission/master-deadlines/331 Oct 2026
The short version

The programme, from the facts

Geo-information Science & Earth Observation is a master's programme in sciences and maths at University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands. It takes 2 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 65 modules, of which 15 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are data and computing (36%), free electives (18%) and languages and communication (9%).

It includes a choice of specialisations.

How much does Geo-information Science & Earth Observation cost?

€22,320 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (EU/EEA citizens: €2,771; Non-EU/EEA citizens: €22,320).

When is the next deadline or start?

1 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS Academic 6.5).

How long does it take?

2 years.

Where is it?

University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands.

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Everything we hold

All 13 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
Start datesDate: 1 Sep 2027 · Term: September · 2027⁠Date: 1 Sep 2028 · Term: September · 2028⁠
Admission · 1 with values
Language requirementCambridge C1 Advanced 176 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Sub score min: 169⁠Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Sub score min: 169⁠IELTS Academic 6.5 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Sub score min: 6.0⁠LanguageCert Academic 70 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 70 · Reading listening min: 65⁠PTE Academic 63 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Sub score min: 59⁠TOEFL iBT (after January 2026) 5 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Speaking min: 4.5 · Reading listening writing min: 5⁠TOEFL iBT (before January 2026) 100 · Intake: September 2027 onwards · Language: English · Sub score min: 25⁠
Programme · 7 with values · 1 without
AccreditationNVAO · Status: Accredited⁠
QualificationMSc · Croho code: 60480 · Degree title: Geo-information Science and Earth Observation⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Duration2 years⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelWo master · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
Study modeFull time⁠
TracksDisaster Resilience · Link: https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/geo-information-science-earth-observation/specialisations/disaster-resilience/⁠Free specialisation · Link: https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/geo-information-science-earth-observation/specialisations/free-specialisation/⁠Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) · Link: https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/geo-information-science-earth-observation/specialisations/geoai/⁠Resources Security · Link: https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/geo-information-science-earth-observation/specialisations/resources-security/⁠Urban and Land Futures · Link: https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/geo-information-science-earth-observation/specialisations/urban-and-land-futures/⁠

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