Language
This program will be in English. Dit programma is alleen in het Engels.
Summary
This ten-week course focuses on solving problems within a specific application field. You can choose from a selection of fields and enables you to apply geo-information science and earth observation knowledge in a local (international) context, through Spatio-temporal analysis and the development of models while taking into account socio-environmental drivers.
Learning outcomes
The following topics can be chosen from:
Each topic consists of two (7EC) courses:
- Applied remote sensing forearth sciences
- Geoinformatics
- Geo-information management for land administration
- Natural resources management
- Urban planning and management
- Natural hazards and disaster risk reduction
- Water resources and environmental management
Entry requirements
Academic level and background
Applicants for the Certificate programme should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university in a discipline related to the course, preferably combined with working experience in a relevant field.
Some courses in the Certificate programme or separate modules require knowledge of, and skills in, working with GIS and/or digital image processing of remotely sensed data.
Skills in taught or related subjects are a prerequisite for some courses in the Certificate programme or separate modules. Even if the applicant satisfies the overall admission requirements, acceptance is not automatic.
Documentation
The faculty accepts transcripts, degrees and diplomas in the languages: Dutch, English, German, French and Spanish. It is at the discretion of the faculty to require additional English translations of all documents in other languages as well.
Language skills
Success in your studies requires a high level of English proficiency. Therefore, prospective students with an international (other than Dutch) degree must meet the English language requirement. As proof that you meet this requirement, you will be asked in the application procedure to upload one of the requested language certificates:
- IELTS (academic) with an overall band score of at least 6.0 (with a minimum sub-score of 6.0 for speaking and writing) and certificates not older than two years.
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) with an overall score of 80 (with a minimum sub-score of 20 for speaking) and certificates not older than two years. Please note that the University of Twente does not accept the MyBest scores of the TOEFL test.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced Formerly known as; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE), obtained with an A, B or C grade.
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency Formerly known as; Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) obtained with an A, B or C grade.
Only these internationally recognised test results are accepted. Without a valid certificate, we cannot process your application.
Who is this offered to?
This ten-week course is designed for international young and mid-career professionals that perform, or aspire to perform, tasks predominantly in applied research, or require academic knowledge and skills to enhance the execution of their work.