Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society

Upon graduating, the student: has a comprehension of geoinformatics and geodatabases and can use GIS software to handle spatial data; knows the geographical, social and economic processes in urbanised society as well as the related geodatabases; knows the environmental problems in urbanised society, the environmental technology and spatial databases used to manage and mitigate the issues; can use the contemporary analytical methods of spatial data and the cartographic methods to visualise spatial data; knows the principles and methods of spatial planning; has the skills to compile planning projects with the help of GIS software; knows the concepts of the information society, smart city and integrated planning and can implement them in planning; has acquired experience in teamwork and can work in teams; can give consultation within the field of specialisation; can participate in scientific research and has skills for academic writing. The decision to pursue the master s programme Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society in the leading university of Estonia is not a regrettable one. It is specifically tailored to produce professionals who will meet the demands of the industry today. The multifaceted nature of the programme, coupled with its interdisciplinary format, is why I recommend this programme to anyone seeking further studies in the field of geoinformatics. By the end of the studies, you will be a GIS professional with an additional understanding of social and environmental processes needed for solving the pressing issues of today s and tomorrow s world. Tartu is a beautiful place to live and study, and the Department of Geography felt like a home away from home.

Tuition

€7,200

Living costs€880 a month in Tartu, rent included

€10,560

Total per year

€17,760 EUR

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Estonia for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Taught in English.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.