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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Course on Object-based image analysis
Dr. Michael Wurm from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) gave a class about Object-based image analysis (OBIA) using the eCognition Software for the EAGLE students. The course gives an insight into the theoretical basis of OBIA and using different datasets and tasks...
EORC Staff and EAGLE Students at ESA Living Planet Symposium 2025
This week, our EORC team and EAGLE MSc students are joining the global Earth observation community at the ESA Living Planet Symposium (LPS) 2025 — one of the most important gatherings for Earth system scientists, remote sensing experts, and space agencies worldwide....
Alpine Earth Observation: Learning Remote Sensing Where Science Meets Nature
Last week, our Alpine Earth Observation course brought a group of EAGLE students high into the Bavarian Alps, immersing them in a landscape where science and the raw beauty of high Alpine nature meet. Nestled at the Schneefernerhaus research station, the course...