1. ITC, ENSCHEDE, THE NETHERLANDS Gateway to international knowledge exchange focusing on capacity building and institutional development

2. FACULTY OF GEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATION

3. ITC ESTABLISHED IN 1950 BY MINISTER WILLEM SCHERMERHORN 1950 I nternational T raining C entre for Aerial Survey, ITC 1968 International Institute for Aerial Survey and Earth Sciences, ITC 1985 International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences, ITC 2002 International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, ITC 2010 Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, ITC University of Twente

4. WHAT’S ITC ALL ABOUT? GEO-INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, WORLDWIDE AND INNOVATIVE  One of the world’s foremost education and research establishments in geo-information science and earth observation  A wide range of disciplines and activities in this field  Contribute to capacity building in developing countries and emerging economies  Solving real world problems  Multicultural environment with staff and students from over 175 countries 4

5. FACILITIES Well equipped building  lecture rooms  MSc rooms  auditorium  state-of-the-art computer facilities  laboratory facilities  restaurant  library 5 Photo:  Gerard Kuster

6. Lodging accommodation  well furnished rooms or apartments Student support  student affairs office  sports and social activities  lifelong e-mail accounts 6 Photo:  Gerard Kuster

7. KNOWLEDGE FIELD 7 DATA & INFORMATION DISSEMINATION DATA COLLECTION Tabular data Satellite data Aerial data Digital maps Field measurements Internet GIS DISSEMINATION Internet GIS Web portals G I S G I S ANALYSIS Modelling Processing Synthesis Internet GIS

8. Combination of tools and methods for the  collection  storage and  processing of geo-spatial data and for the dissemination and use of these data and of services based on these data GEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATION 8

9.  Focus on tools and methods and on application of these in:  food security  water management  urban planning  land administration  disaster management  strengthening civil society  earth sciences  environmental management and biodiversity 9

10. EARTH OBSERVATION  Collect data about the earth’s surface and subsurface  Based on aerospace survey techniques  remote sensing, aerial photography, radar, airborne electronic- scanning devices, satellites 10 Growth in the Desert Las Vegas Sensor: L5 TM. Source: USGS 1984 2007

11. GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS Database used to  store  manipulate  access  transform  study trend patterns  examine environmental issues  simulate outcome of project proposal or planning procedures data collected through earth observation 11

12. EDUCATION A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 12 Photo:  Gerard Kuster

13. TARGET GROUP  Young and mid-career professionals and scientists  From developing and emerging countries  Increasingly professionals from industrialized countries 13

14. BLOCKMODULES (3 weeks) 11-3Geo-information science and earth observation: a process-based approach Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Earth Observation (EO), relation to 'System Earth' and the user 24-10Application of geo-information science and earth observation in the domain of interest Learning in the domain 311-15Research orientation Research methods, advanced subjects of choice, engagement in a research team, and proposal writing 416-23Individual research Executing research an writing an MSc thesis PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 18-MONTH MSC DEGREE PROGRAMME 14 A programme based on research  Entry level: BSc

15. BLOCKMODULES (3 weeks) 11-3Geo-information science and earth observation: a process-based approach Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Earth Observation (EO), relation to 'System Earth' and the user 24-12Application of geo-information science and earth observation in the domain of interest Learning in the domain 313-15Individual final assignment Individual project leading to a report PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 12-MONTH MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMME in Geoinformatics 15 A programme based on coursework  Entry level: BSc

16. TWENTE GRADUATE SCHOOL FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS  Integrated Master’s and PhD programmes: make a head start  Outstanding research environment ‘high tech - human touch’  High quality structured supervision and personal development  Tailor-made education in the PhD phase:  Advanced courses in the field of expertise  Academic and career development skills  For more information see: www.utwente.nl/tgswww.utwente.nl/tgs TGS programme related to Geo-information Science and Earth Observation:  Space for Global Development (ITC) 16

17. GEO-INFORMATICS LEADING TO A MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSC) DEGREE OR MASTERS DEGREE Technologies supporting the collection, analysis, distribution, and use of spatial data Themes  Principles of databases  Programming  Design and optimization of geodata processing  Image processing techniques and spatial data quality  Geo-information sharing and distribution  Web technology for GIS  Mapping, and visualization and distribution of geospatial data.

18. URBAN PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT Understanding urban processes and contributing to sustainable urban development Themes  Urban transport  Infrastructure and social services  Quality of urban life  Urban modelling  Planning and evaluation approaches  Disaster risk management  Urban environmental planning  Participatory GIS

19. LAND ADMINISTRATION A critical success factor in economic growth, food security, nature conservation and poverty reduction Themes  Information technology and information management for land administration systems  Spatial data infrastructures

20. NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Sustainable management of the Earth’s natural resources is of concern to us all Themes  Forestry  Agriculture  Environment

21. APPLIED EARTH SCIENCES DISASTER MANAGEMENT Spatial information for assessing natural hazards and disaster risk Themes  Natural hazard assessment and monitoring  hazard process modeling  Geo-technical engineering  Elements at risk mapping  Vulnerability and risk assessment  Risk reduction planning  Disaster preparedness  Damage assessment and post-disaster rehabilitation

22. APPLIED EARTH SCIENCES GEOLOGICAL REMOTE SENSING Exploration for minerals and geothermal energy to secure our future supplies Themes  Exploration, mapping and characterization of mineral resources  Active geothermal systems as a sustainable energy source.

23. WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Improving water management through spatial information on water resources Themes  Environmental hydrology freshwater, wetland and coastal zone interactions and the environmental impacts of water resources projects  Surface hydrology water quantity aspects (flooding, agricultural water use, climate) from local to regional scale  Groundwater assessment and modelling subsurface processes and the use of spatial models for groundwater assessment and management

24. TUITION AND ADDITIONAL COSTS (IN EURO’S) MScMaster Tuition fee*20,34013,560 Minimum living allowance15,30010,200 Residence permit304304 Insurance cover730490 Tuition expenses can be paid in two installment periods * ITC Master’s programmes are not covered by government funding!

25. WHY STUDY AT THE FACULTY ITC IN THE NETHERLANDS A FEW OF THE MANY REASONS TO CHOOSE ITC AS YOUR HOME OF STUDY  In this truly international environment you will meet colleagues from all over the world  You will gain international experience  You will leave with a thriving network of international contacts  You will study in the cultural heartlands of Europe  Enschede offers a friendly atmosphere in a peaceful setting  Our achievements in teaching GIS and remote sensing are recognized worldwide  We offer modern comfortable accommodation  In most courses you can conduct fieldwork abroad

26. STUDY AT ITC WHAT’S IT LIKE? ITC STUDENTS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES https://vimeo.com/127026240 https://vimeo.com/80976447

27. 27 COURSE PARTICIPANTS 1950-2013 ORIGIN OF ITC STUDENTS, EXCLUDING EXTRAMURAL AND PHD America 10% Europe 15% Asia 43% Australia & Oceania 1% Asia 9,750 Africa 6,917 Europe 3,453 America 2,220 Australia & Oceania 187 Total students 1950-2013:22,527 Total countries 1950-2013:177 Africa 31%

28.  Worldwide community of over 20,000 individuals  Extensive network of international contacts  UN organizations  Universities  Research groups  Research survey and map production services  Various international professional associations ALUMNI A WORLDWIDE NETWORK 28

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