International Study and Specialization Tracks

Copernicus Master in Digital Earth is an international multi-partner Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programme. The first academic year will be completed at Paris-Lodron University Salzburg and the second year at the selected specialization partner, University of South Brittany or Palacký University Olomouc.  During the course of study students are exposed to further experiences aimed at integrating the student body across partners as well as offering opportunities to connect with worldwide regional specifics through involvement with associated partners, in the form of internships or work placements, thesis mobility, and participation in short intensive programmes.

Courses & Specialization Tracks

The first academic year with a focus on Earth Observation and Geoinformatics, is completed at the Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, then students move on to the GeoData Science specialization track at the University of South Brittany or the GeoVisualisation and Geocommunication specialization track at Palacký University Olomouc, in year 2.

Short Intensive Programmes & Conferences

Short intensive programmes, such as summer schools or blended learning activities are an integrative part of the study programme and a compulsory element of the curriculum. In addition, poster or paper submission to conferences provide students a platform to interact with people and to receive feedback on the quality of their research

Skills-Based Internship or Collaborative Research Work Placement

As part of the CDE programme, students must complete a compulsory work placement or internship related to the programme. Students are particularly welcome to contact CDE associated partners with their applications, a list of additional opportunities will be provided to students.

ePortfolio

Throughout the programme a personal portfolio –  ePortfolio – has to be maintained. It contains individual presentations of materials resulting from coursework, short intensive programmes, work placements or internships, and Master’s Thesis.

Master’s Thesis

Students will move to the selected specialization partner for the second academic year. All MSc theses will be co-supervised by academic faculty from at least two different partner universities, and or mobility partner. Students may move to another mobility partner in the final semester for Master’s Thesis research twinned with a collaborative research work placement.

latest update: March 25, 2024