Gain knowledge and skills in quantitative remote sensing to map, model, monitor and manage water, earth and natural resources through an interdisciplinary approach
The LIFE Department contributes to teaching across several programmes at the University of Twente. You can find a selection of the programmes we are involved in below.
For a complete overview of all the education offered at our faculty, please visit our Studyfinder.
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.
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.
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.
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
If you have doubts about which course fits best your background and career development, please contact our course coordinator for a personalized consult session.