Spatial Data Science or Free Specialisation

Spatial Data Science - Design youR very own Free specialisation. 

We live in a data-centric world where spatial data is vital for decision-making, policy development, and the development of solutions to tackle the challenges we face. Learn how to leverage vast amounts of geospatial data to identify patterns, develop insights, and solve location-based problems using the latest technologies alongside statistics, machine learning and GeoAI methods.

Spatial Data Science (SDS) uses spatial data to understand where and why things happen. Students will gain an understanding of the data science field and how spatial data science skills can be applied to tackle a wide range of challenges we face today, which can range from disasters, urbanisation, health and the environment.  During this specialisation, you will develop various geospatial and data analysis skills that are useful for extracting information, mapping, monitoring, and modelling.

What will you learn?

As a graduate of the Master's in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation with a specialisation in Spatial Data Science you will acquire different types of knowledge, but also specific skills and values that will enable you to contribute to GIS Innovations and be a part of the distributed geospatial infrastructure.

  • Knowledge

    After completing this Master’s specialisation, you will:

    • develop in-depth knowledge of different data science, spatial analysis and image analysis methods
    • learn how multiscale, multitemporal, and multisource data from a variety of sensors can be leveraged
  • Skills

    After successfully finishing this Master’s specialisation, you will:

    • develop the skills to capture, generate and engineer geodata following best practices
    • be able to integrate and leverage multiscale, multitemporal, and multisource data from a variety of sensors
    • analyse and interpret multi-variate datasets
  • Values

    After completing this Master’s specialisation, you will:

    • be capable of objective, independent, and critical thinking
    • recognise the role of geo-information and earth observation in providing solutions to global challenges

Master's Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation

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Other master's and specialisations

Is this specialisation not exactly what you are looking for? Maybe one of the other specialisations suits you better. You can also find out more about related Master’s at the University of Twente:

Choose your specialisation during the first trimester

Can't decide which specialisation is right for you? You don't have to decide now. You can choose your specialization during the first trimester of the programme.

Key information

Top rated programme
Degree
MSc
CROHO code
75014
Faculty
Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation
Diploma
Geo-information Science and Earth Observation
Duration
2 years
Language
100% English-taught
Application deadline
EU/EEA
1 July 2025
non EU/EEA
1 June 2025
Dutch
15 August 2025
Starting date
1 September 2025
End date
23 July 2027
ECTS
120
Tuition fees
Full period 2025 / 2026
full-time, non-EU/EEA
€ 18,900
full-time, EU/EEA
€ 18,900
Additional costs
Cost of living, year
€ 15.000
Insurance, full programme
€ 1.380
Visa, full programme
€ 270
Please note
Additional costs are subject to change, depending on the duration of your stay.