Master
Geo-information Science
★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for students interested in applying GIS, remote sensing and data science to environmental and sustainability challenges. A flexible, hands-on programme at a top life-sciences university; self-direction is needed to shape a focused prof
Tuition · Intl
↗€21,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗294
DUO ↑10% ↗
Intl. %
↗35%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
4 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.4/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,230
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Do you want to contribute to solving multidisciplinary and complex issues using Geo- information science, geo-informatics and remote sensing?
Then the master Geo- Information Science is a perfect match for you! The increasing complexity of our society demands for specialists who can collect, manage, analyse and present spatial data using state-of-the-art methods and tools. At Wageningen University & Research we offer a unique, top-quality programme that blends geo-information science methods, technologies and applications within environmental and life sciences for a changing world. Our Geo-information Science graduates usually have a job waiting for them on graduation.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Field tripInternshipLectureLiterature studyPortfolioPracticalResearch projectSelf-study
About Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University is the world #1 ranked university in agriculture and forestry for 7 consecutive years. Founded in 1876, it specializes in life sciences with focus on food, agriculture, and environment. Known as the most sustainable university in Netherlands and located in the "Food Valley" region.
Living in Wageningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€420/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,200
Cost of living
Low
Population
39k
Academic, international, and green. Wageningen is essentially a university town where academic life and city life merge. The atmosphere is intellectually stimulating with a strong focus on sustainability and global food challenges.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: geologie, fysische geografie
Median starting salary (field)€3,230/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field79%
Permanent contract56%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs18%
Milieudeskundigen14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Geologen en geofysici10%
Cartografen en landmeetkundigen6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree70%
Women among first-years43%
International students35%
Say workload is “just right”63%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 43 respondents
Content & set-up4.3
Teachers4.4
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.3
Study guidance4.3
Testing & assessment4.1
Facilities4.5
Career preparation4.1
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4.4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 79
Internships
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