π Be Part of the Solution
The world is facing unprecedented challenges β climate change, natural disasters, energy transition, urban pressure.
With skills in Earth observation and geospatial intelligence, you can be at the forefront of solving them.
This program combines engineering, data science, and environmental awareness.
π― Who is this for?
Engineering and science graduates interested in Earth observation, geoinformatics, and geospatial analysis.
Flexible and practical learning with minimal on-campus presence (~5 weeks).
π What you will learn
- Satellite data processing (optical, thermal, radar, hyperspectral)
- Photogrammetry, LiDAR, UAV data analysis
- 3D terrain modeling and visualization
- AI & Machine Learning (Python, R, JavaScript)
- Spatial data infrastructures and WebGIS
- Applications in agriculture, urban planning, disaster response
π§ͺ Practice & Research
- Research projects with AGH and partners
- Industry workshops & conferences
- Internships in geospatial companies
- Thesis option with industrial or academic advisors
π Graduate profile
Career opportunities in:
- Remote sensing & spatial analytics
- Urban & environmental planning
- Crisis monitoring & disaster management
- Software development
- Consulting and public agencies
π International and remote-friendly
- Entirely in English
- Online consultations & hybrid exams
- Open to international students π
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Recruitment
- 1st round: from the beginning of June to the middle of July
- 2nd round: from the end of July to the beginning of September
- Online exams: at the end of July and in mid-September
Examination Topics:
- Definition of a digital image, image as a matrix, RGB color model.
- Basic operations related to digital image processing.
- Spatial resolution of aerial/satellite imagery, ground pixel size, number of pixels, image size.
- Basics of analytical geometry, distance, area calculation.
- Concept of map scale.
- Basic of statistics, mean value and standard deviation, estimators of the mean: arithmetic mean, geometric mean, median, mode; correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination.
- Basic information about databases.
- Solving linear and exponential equations.
- Spectral indices (e.g. NDVI β Normalized Vegetation Index)
- Photo interpretation.
- Photographic image, negative-positive, brightness, contrast, histogram.
- Electromagnetic radiation, spectral curve.
- Map algebra, logical operations.
- SEE exam example
- We organize preparingΒ course - contact me galia@agh.edu.pl
π Contact
Faculty of Geo-Data Science, Geodesy & Environmental Engineering
AGH University of Krakow
al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
π§ eglo@agh.edu.pl or/and wggiis_wzr@agh.edu.pl
π +48 12 617 38 26
π Remote Sensing and Geo-Informatics
π rekrutacja.agh.edu.pl
π‘ Tuition-free for Polish citizens
ποΈ Discover Krakow
Krakow is not just a study destination β it's a city full of culture, history, and nature.
Explore more on krakow.travel
- Main Market Square β largest medieval town square in Europe
- Wawel Castle β former royal residence
- Kazimierz β historic Jewish district with vibrant nightlife
- Planty Park β green ring around the Old Town
- Schindlerβs Factory Museum, MOCAK, and underground exhibitions
- ZakrzΓ³wek β turquoise lakes in an old quarry
- Wolski Forest β nature reserve within the city
