Mandatory courses (40 ECTS)
mandatory courses in the 1st and 2nd semester cover basic skills for Earth Observation research
Theoretical basics (15 ECTS)
Methodological Basics (15 ECTS)
Practical Applications (10 ECTS)
Compulsory elective area (50 ECTS)
Overarching Methods and Applications in Earth Observation (10-20 ECTS)
the application courses offer a more in-depth study of various Earth Observation applications:
Fokus Area Environment or Urban Methods and Applications
these courses aim to deepen you knowledge in the Urban or Environment field of Earth Observation:
Soft Skills (5-15 ECTS)
courses to learn about scientific writing, presentation, project management and other topics relevant for Earth Observation research:
Exemplary course syllabus for different focus areas
some suggestions for optional courses for different focus areas are listed on the EAGLE specialization page
Recent News
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Across Cohorts and Borders: EAGLE Students Celebrate the Winter Term Together
As the winter term ends, the international students of our EAGLE M.Sc. programme gathered for an evening that was less about deadlines and data and more about community. After months of intensive coursework and research, the celebration offered a warm pause in their...
Learning Geospatial Tools in Practice: whitebox
A central goal of the EAGLE Earth Observation programme is to equip students with a broad and practical understanding of the software tools used in geospatial analysis. Rather than focusing on a single platform, students are encouraged to explore different approaches,...
Mapping Disasters from Space: Inside the EAGLE MSc Course on Natural Hazards
From raging wildfires to devastating floods, natural hazards are becoming more frequent, more intense, and harder to predict. In this rapidly changing world, the ability to understand disasters as they unfold is no longer optional—it’s essential. This is exactly where...