Geoinformatics involves using modern information methods and technologies to solve specialist geoscientific problems. Application programmes, databases, the Internet and software development constitute the foundation for the deployment of geoinformatics in the fields of geodesy, geography, geology, geophysics, and ecology. Geoinformatics deals with any kind of information which has a spatial reference, important thematic areas being the recording and representation of the Earth’s surface (cartography and land registry), the processing of aerial photography and satellite and radar images and geographic information systems. Geoinformatics requires a high degree of interdisciplinary work, and this means that graduates enjoy excellent career opportunities in any areas where there is a need for information technology specialists with geoscientific and environmental knowledge or geoscientists with a good grounding in information technology.
Possible areas of work also include the following:

• Surveying, engineering, planning, environmental and consulting firms
• Urban, regional and state planning authorities
• Environmental monitoring and planning
• Development of information services in areas such as tourism
• Software development

The Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences offers Geoinformatics as consecutive Bachelor and Masters courses, both of which are accredited.

The Masters course offers areas of specialisation in geoinformatics and geodesy and is offered in conjunction with the courses in geoinformatics and surveying. The course is jointly run with the University of Rostock. Bachelor and German “Diploma” graduates in cultural and environmental studies, geography and other related areas of study may also apply to be accepted onto the Masters course. The first semester offers special harmonisation modules to fill any gaps in prior learning.

 
The Bachelor degree is awarded after six semesters and fulfils requirements for entry to the middle grade of the German Civil Service. 

A Masters degree may be obtained after a further four semesters of study, and this entitles graduates to seek a higher grade position in the German Civil Service. The degrees awarded, Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) and Master of Engineering (M. Eng.), are recognised across the EU.