Guidelines for Selection of Applicants in GEOMATICS

Minimum Requirements (Eingangsfeststellungsverfahren)

1st Academic Degree
   BSc, BTech, BEng, Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Ing. (FH), …

Discipline
   cartography, geomatics, geodesy, surveying, geography, civil engineering, regional planning,
   remote sensing, GIS, …

Grade Point Average
   GPA ≤ 2,5 (german grading system: 1.0 best, 4.0 pass level) or grade "B" of ECTS

English Certificate
   TOEFL or equivalent test / native speaker / language of instruction

Selection Process with ranking (Bewerberauswahlverfahren)

Education Background
  Max. 1.0 point per topic (AP)
  (basics of cartography, basics of surveying, cartography/geodesy, informatics, programming,
  geography, GIS, statistics/adjustment, graphic data processing, mathematics)

Performance
   points out of GPA (LP)

GRE
   GRE-factor out of the results of the GRE-test (0,75 < GREF < 1,25)

RANKING POINTS
   BP = AP * LP * GREF

Downloads

Download application form

Application for admission for a course of study (PDF, 54KB)

Download Pre-register

Pre-register for GEOMATICS (PDF, 26KB)
Pre-register for GEOMATICS (Word, 52KB)

Exchange Students

Exchange Students for Master’s Degree Programme Geomatics (EZ-Zulassung)

Exchange students are international students, who make a part of their study programme at HS Karlsruhe, but not their graduation. The length of the stay amounts 1 semester or 1 year. Sufficient language skills are a fundamental condition.

If you are a student of one of our partner institutions you can be admitted as an exchange student (EZ-Zulassung) to our Master’s Programme Geomatics with the following requirements:

Sending a learning agreement with your application.

If your university doesn’t give you the form, please find it on http://ec.europa.eu/education/index_en.htm

Students are expected to fill in the learning agreement. This agreement must be signed by themselves, their home university and the host institution. It is an informal contract that indicates precisely what lectures the student is going to study. It should be completed well before arriving at the host institution. Subsequent modifications are permitted as long as they are agreed with all parties concerned. At the end of the study period abroad, the host university will provide the exchange student as well as the home university with a report recording the results obtained in the agreed programme of study (transcript of records).

Professional skills

First academic degree or equivalent (BSc, BEng, Dipl.-Ing., Ing., …) in Geomatics or related fields (This is the admission requirement for regular students).

If the exchange student has no first academic degree and his University does not offer the Bachelor-Master system, it is sufficient that the student has passed all exams of the third year at his home university. This allows to be admitted as “EZ-student”.

Language skills

Language of instruction depends on the semester of chosen lecture.

An exchange student admitted as “EZ-student” can not gain a Master's degree from our university; even if the student has enough credits as required for the Master's degree.

After the exam period (February / July) the exchange student receives a transcript of records with name of exams, German grades, credits and grades in ECTS.

Download Exchange Students for Master’s Degree Programme (EZ-Zulassung)

Scholarships

DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service

The German Academic Exchange Service is one of the world's largest and most respected intermediary organisations in its field. Scores of students, teachers, researchers and scientists supported by the DAAD have been able to gain valuable experience abroad.
http://www.daad.de

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

In its graduate and post graduate programmes the FES supports students and academics with outstanding qualifications from Germany and abroad for whom an academic education is not only a first step in their professional career but expresses their commitment to democracy, the state and society.
http://www.fes.de

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

The foundation provides moral and material support to gifted young people not only from Germany but also from Central and Eastern Europe and from the developing countries.
http://www.kas.de

Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung

The Scholarship Programme is open to foreign students and postgraduates at German universities if applicants qualify according to the scholarship requirements.
http://www.fnst.org

Evangelisches Studienwerk e.V. Villigst

The foundation offers scholarships to graduate students regardless of subject. Students apply on their own initiative. Scholarships are awarded in compliance with the regulations of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and depend on the scholar's own income as well as on his or her personal/family situation.
http://www.evstudienwerk.de

KAAD – Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst

The main emphasis of the KAAD is directed specifically towards graduates who within the framework of partner programs, are invited to the German Federal Republic for research or graduate study. The choice of countries is made in consultation with the Episcopal Aid Organisations and the German Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
http://www.kaad.de

List of further scholarship awarding agencies in Germany

Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft (CDG)   http://www.cdg.de
Cusanuswerk (CuW)   http://www.cusanuswerk.de
Diakonisches Werk der EKD (DW)   http://www.diakonie.de
Fritz-Thyssen-Stiftung (FTS)   http://www.fritz-thyssen-stiftung.de
Gottlieb Daimler- und Karl Benz-Stiftung   http://www.daimler-benz-stiftung.de
Heinrich-Hertz-Stiftung (HHS)   http://www.heinrich-hertz-stiftung.de
Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung (HSS)   http://www.hss.de
Lutherischer Weltbund   http://www.lutheranworld.org/Welcome.DE.html
Otto Benecke-Stiftung (OBS)   http://www.obs-ev.de
Ökumenisches Studienwerk (ÖSW)   http://www.eed.de/de.home/de.wir/de.2004/de.2004.eed/
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (StuSti)   http://www.studienstiftung.de
Südosteuropa-Gesellschaft (SOG)   http://www.suedosteuropa-gesellschaft.com

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Application

Where can I get the application forms and a list of documents for the application?

Application for admission of a course fo study (PDF, 54KB)
Download Pre-register for Geomatics (PDF, 26KB)
Download Pre-register for Geomatics (Word, 52KB)

When is the pre-selection?

The pre-selection starts every year in February/March.

Who is eligible for the Programme?

B.Sc. degree or equivalent final examination in cartography, geography, geodesy, surveying or geoecology is required.

Can I send you copies of my documents?

Yes, but all copies must be truly certified.

Study contents

Where can I find information about lecturing modules?

Media of teaching: Lectures, seminars and exercises in the labs.
http://www.hs-karlsruhe.de/servlet/PB/menu/1041328/index.html

What kind of research is done in the faculty?

Forschungsgruppe Geomatik am IAF
http://www.hs-karlsruhe.de/forschung/institut-fuer-angewandte-forschung/institute-am-iaf/forschungsgruppe-geomatik-am-iaf-fgg.html

Is it possible to graduate in Ph.D. programmes at the University of Applied Sciences?

The University of Applied Sciences (“FH”= “Fachhochschule”) does not offer such programmes. It is possible only at the Universities, which are called “Universität” in Germany. The requirements for application are different from faculty to faculty. Please contact them directly.

Language

Do I need knowledge of German language before starting to study?

It is recommended to have basic German knowledge because of some lectures in German starting from the 2nd semester. German language courses will be offered from the 1st semester.

What level of English fluency is required for application?

TOEFL test with score of 173 computer based minimum or equivalent.

Which language is more important and will be spoken during the lessons?

The majority of courses are taught in English. Currently taught in German are Numerische Methoden and Digitale Signalverarbeitung (2nd semester) as well as Ingenieurvermessung and Ingenieurphotogrammetrie (3rd semester).

What is the code for TOEFL?

The Code Number is 7764, Hochschule Karlsruhe - University of Applied Sciences. But it is better to send the result to the Department of Geomatik, directly.

General information

Where can I find information about scholarship?

DAAD:  http://www.daad.de
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung:  http://www.fes.de/
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung:  http://www.kas.de
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung:  http://www.fnst.org
Heinrich Böll Stiftung:  http://www.boell.de/
Europa-Stipendien (only for EU-students and students from East-Europe):  http://www.evstudienwerk.de/

What is the average programme duration?

2 years (4 semesters)

How can I get more information about the Master’s Degree Programme in Geomatics?

http://www.hs-karlsruhe.de/en/faculties/geomatics/geomatics-international-master.html

Can I get a part-time job at the department?

A small number of scientific as well as non-scientific jobs are offered by the department. Maximum salary is 400 Euro per month, which is not efficient to cover all living costs.

What are the living costs in Germany?

Around € 600 at least.

What are the tuition fees?

Since March 2012 no study fees anymore.

Specifics

What is important for Chinese applicants?

If you are an applicant from China, please send your application to the “Akademische Prüfstelle” in Peking in order to proof the authenticity of your documents.

Mailing address:
Akademische Prüfstelle
Botschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Kulturreferat, Akademische Prüfstelle
Landmark Tower 2, Office 03118
8, Dogsanhuan Beilu
Chaoyang District, 100004 Peking
e-mail: kuaps[at]bj.com

Your application is possible only with the certificate of APS.