Spatial Data Science and GeoCommunication (Master)

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The aim of the Master's programme Spatial Data Science and GeoCommunication at the University of Vienna is to deepen students' geographical expertise and skills with a special focus on the integration of practice-relevant information technology knowledge of spatial data science, geoinformatics, geographic artificial intelligence (GeoAI) and geo-communication. The understanding, selection and application of modern data and theory-driven methods of spatial data sciences should go hand in hand with a deep understanding of the concrete challenges in fields such as population geography, spatial and urban planning, economic geography, geomorphology, geoecology and digital geography. In line with the two-pillar model of data science, the aim is to teach geography and geoinformation technology in equal measure. Today's challenges such as sustainability, climate change, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and the global conflicts arising from these require not only interdisciplinary research approaches, but also the ability to communicate results visually across domain boundaries.

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Attention

Instruction Language German

Please note that the instruction language of this programme is German. To start the degree programme, you need to hold a certificate of German proficiency on C1 level.

Admission Procedure

Information about the admission procedure

Admission requirements

Admission to the program requires completion of qualitative prerequisite admission requirements in the prerequisite programme, for example via the extension curriculum "Geoinformatik".

Information on Previous Studies:

In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:

Study Programme

The master's programme consists of the following compulsory modules:

  • Geography Pool (20 ECTS)
  • Spatial Data Science and GeoCommunication Core Skills (20 ECTS)
    • Technical Skills (10 ECTS)
    • Domain Skills (10 ECTS)
  • Spatial Data Science and GeoCommunication Specialisation (20 ECTS)
  • Doing Spatial Data Science (10 ECTS)
  • Individual Specialisation (20 ECTS)
  • Master's Thesis Seminars (7 ECTS)

as well as the Master's Thesis (21 ECTS) and the Public Defence (2 ECTS).

Five Concepts

which you will deal with during your studies:

  • Geodata Management
  • modeling and simulation
  • Interactive web/3D visualisation
  • Remote sensing and mobile mapping

... and many more.

 Overview of the programme structure & topics

Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.



After Graduation

The Master's programme teaches both scientific and practical aspects of spatial data science, which are useful for future careers in terms of lifelong learning and also prepare students for a possible doctoral programme. Career opportunities for graduates include positions as geodata analysts, GIS specialists, spatial data scientists, geomarketing specialists, mobility and transport data analysts, location analysts, cartographers and geocommunication specialists in industry, science and public institutions, as well as in new and growing professional fields in which geographical expertise is combined with data science skills.

Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme

Graduates ...

  • say that this degree programme receives the grade: 1.8 (good)
  • rate the level of difficulty as: 3.4 (appropriate)

→ These results are based on feedback from 27 graduates.

*You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of the master's programme in Cartography and Geoinformation (in German).

Graduates ...

  • find employment within 2 months after graduation on average.
  • earn an average of € 2,846 (women) and € 3,143 (men) gross per month within three years after graduation.
  • work full time at a percentage of 81% (women) and 84% (men) within three years after graduation.

*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "MA Geography".

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