GEM Programme

Erasmus+ MSc in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management

An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree

In the GEM Programme, you will choose your learning path across European universities by selecting a specialization track:

Track 1: Geospatial Planner

🇪🇪 University of Tartu, Estonia & 🇳🇱 University of Twente, Faculty of ITC, the Netherlands

Learn to use geospatial technologies to support urban and environmental planning. You’ll build foundational skills in spatial data analysis, EO, and 3D modelling, GeoPython, digital participatory planning, environmental assessment, and ecosystem service analysis.

Track 2: Geospatial Analyst

🇪🇪 University of Tartu, Estonia & 🇧🇪 UC Louvain, Belgium

Master the use of geospatial data for environmental monitoring and spatial planning with skills such as spatial analysis, EO, geovisualisation, spatial modelling, landscape ecology, and land monitoring.

Track 3: Geospatial Developer

🇸🇪 Lund University, Sweden & 🇳🇱 University of Twente, Faculty of ITC, the Netherlands

Designed for those aiming to develop custom geospatial solutions, this track combines programming, geospatial AI, and EO. Develop a strong foundation in geospatial data analysis and satellite data processing and gain expertise in quantitative remote sensing and AI-driven geospatial solutions.

Track 4: Geospatial Modeller

🇸🇪 Lund University, Sweden & 🇧🇪 UC Louvain, Belgium

This track emphasises spatial modelling and simulations to address complex environmental challenges. Learn GIS programming, geospatial AI, and EO and improve your knowledge in advanced Earth system monitoring, spatial dynamics, and bioscience modelling.


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The academic experience in GEM was great, because it provided me with expertise in remote sensing as well as ecosystem modelling. It was perfect for me because that's what I wanted to get deeper knowledge on after my undergraduate course.More information about the GEM Programme

Finn Muench, Researcher at the Department of Natural Resources, Faculty ITC, University of Twente, The Netherlands



Join the next generation of sustainability professionals

There is a high demand for GEM graduates globally, as evidenced by alumni employment rates of over 95% across diverse sectors. 31% in private companies, 27% in academia, 12% in government, 6% in NGOs, and 2% as entrepreneurs.

GEM MSc students come from all around the world (54% male, 46% female) and work worldwide after graduation; 37% in Europe, 30% in Asia, 15% in Africa, 14% in the Americas, and 4% in Oceania. 50% pursue PhDs, mainly in the EU and US.





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