Join our studies
At the ITC Faculty, you can choose among a different range of studies to develop your skills in the field of Natural Resources, tailored for students and professionals.
You will learn skills such as Big Data Analysis, AI & Machine Learning, Advanced Image Analysis, Environmental Modelling, Python & programming and much more, applied to Natural Resources.
Providence Akayezu
Providence studied ITC's MSc in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation with a specialization in Natural Resource Management
She is a National Geographic Explorer and teacher at the ALU School of Wildlife Conservation
"Thanks to the NRM Specialization I have quite a unique background, combining GIS techniques with biology conservation" said Providence. Read more student experiences.
What's your nationality?
MSc GIS & EO - NRM track
Eramus+ MSc in GIS and EO (GEM)
MSc Spatial Engineering
Short courses
Geoversity courses
European
Eligible without scholarship
Eligible with and without a scholarship
Eligible
Outside of the EU/EEA
Not eligible
What's your aim?
To develop my career in a long-term study
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To update my professional profile and refresh my knowledge
What kind of flexibility do you need?
I am able to travel and study for a period of two years
I need a flexible programme that adapts to my career
I am able to travel to the ITC Faculty for some weeks or a short period of time
Read about our previous tailor-made trainings:
FINANCES
As a student in the Netherlands, you will have different expenses, such as tuition fees, visa payments, insurance, housing and day-to-day expenses. The tuition fee may vary based on your programme of choice and region. On these pages, you may find information on finances and expenses for our programmes:
Finances Master's in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation
Finances Spatial Engineering
Finances GEM - Erasmus+ MSc in GIS and EO for Environmental Modelling and Management
More information about scholarships
Thesis Topics to make an impact
When studying one of our MSc programmes you can choose an MSc Thesis research topic among our interrelated specialization fields: Forestry, Ecosystem Services, Food Security, Biodiversity, Natural Resource Management. You will make a positive impact with your research on the topics that you are passionate about, guided by our excellent academic staff.
Zijing Wu
Her MSc coordinator saw her Thesis as an opportunity for larger-scale research. They collaborated with experts from the U.K., U.S. and Kenya
After her MSc at the ITC, Zijing Wu published a study using satellite remote sensing and AI techniques to detect and count populations of wildebeests
"My two years spent at ITC were unforgettable and it is an especially important milestone in my life path" said Zijing. Read more student experiences.
Through their work and research, our students and alumni create positive impact all around the world. Read our Made in NRS stories to discover their experiences at ITC, their Thesis topics, their internships and their career perspectives.
Learn how the Natural Resources Department of the ITC develops research and projects across the globe. Our mission is the sustainable management of the biosphere by using Earth observation data and spatial information (such as satellite images and remote sensing).
Put theory into practice at Fieldwork
Every academic year, a new batch of MSc students experiences the fieldwork outings and the several activities that are part of our educational programmes.
First-hand data collection
By visiting the field, students learn how to obtain data for training and validation.
In the field, students make different types of judgements and measurements of the environmental context; from the landscape, the soil type, the vegetation, land use and human factor...
For that reason, NRM teachers consider self-collecting data as one of the best ways to get a deeper understanding of the dataset.
Read how a real fieldwork experience at NRS looks like
Read real testimonials from our students and alumni
Discover our Study facilities
The ITC Faculty is equipped with laboratories and resources that you will use during your academic journey.
At the University of Twente campus
A dynamic environment to attend classes, study, and hang out with your classmates
Located in the heart of the biggest campus in the Netherlands, the University of Twente campus
Join student associations and sport teams
As an ITC student, you have guaranteed housing in Enschede.
All enrolled ITC Faculty students in the Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation MSc, diploma or certificate programmes have a guaranteed room.