MSC in Surveying, Planning and Land Management

The Master’s program in Surveying, Planning and Land Management at Aalborg University offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary education combining law, mathematics, technology, and geography. It equips students with expertise in sustainability, administration of natural resources, physical planning of urban and rural areas, property rights, geographic information technology, and surveying and mapping methods.

Key highlights include:

• Focus on solving real-life problems using problem-based learning.
• Core courses include surveying, geoinformatics, land management, positioning, and spatial analytics.
• Opportunities to do internships or study abroad to gain practical experience.
• Preparedness for careers in planning, surveying, mapping, geoinformatics, consultancy, public administration, NGOs, and research.
• Emphasis on contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through land governance and management.

The study is offered both at the Aalborg and Copenhagen campuses with a duration of 2 years full-time. Language of instruction is English, with a mix of project work, coursework, and a master's thesis.

The program is designed to make graduates well-rounded professionals capable of addressing contemporary challenges in land use and sustainable development from multiple perspectives.