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Master’s Program Specialization

Digital Earth, Society, and Networks

Digital geospatial technologies and communication tools are radically changing our societies. Students will learn how to use and develop computing methods to address pressing societal and global challenges. This involves working with a diverse range of quantitative and qualitative data including environmental measurements, socio-demographic statistics, user-generated data, diverse network data and various sensor data. These are contextualized through spatial and temporal references to understand the real-world dynamics of societal processes.

Facts & Figures

MSc
4 Semesters
120 ECTS
Full Time*
No tuition fees*

*in person, on campus 40 hours per week M-F 9-5

*mandatory student council contribution (ÖH): €25.20/sem. Tuition fee after 4+2 tolerance sem: €600/sem

English
Linz, Austria
Applications open from 18 November 2025 – 31 January 2026*

*Two possible start dates: March 2026/October 2026
**Your intake semester will depend on how many spots are available and how quickly you receive a residence permit for Austria. The Program Committee reserves the right to offer admission to either intake semester at its discretion. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as review of applications will begin on a rolling basis.

“We are focusing on understanding geospatial and social processes through the AI-based analysis of user-generated digital data.”
Bernd Resch, Professor of Geosocial Artificial Intelligence