Forest Information Technology
recruitment items:
Studies conducted in polish language.Detailed information on recruitment is available on the Polish version of the website.
recruitment:
- diploma of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, engineer of 1st degree studies in forestry- 1st degree engineer diploma in forestry from other universities or engineer diploma from a related 1st degree course for which the learning outcomes are consistent with the results expected from candidates; if the convergence is incomplete, the student will be required to fill in the competency gaps by completing the subjects indicated during the interview, to the extent not exceeding 30 ECTS, which is the limit of the acceptable discrepancy;
- in the case of the number of candidates exceeding the limit of admissions, first-cycle graduates will be admitted in the first place (based on the average grade for first-cycle studies) with the total convergence of the learning outcomes expected from the candidates, for the remaining candidates an additional criterion is the average of the first-cycle studies;
- for candidates for the specialization in English English diploma of first degree studies in forestry or related, confirmed knowledge of the English language.
obtained title: master
Stationary
expected admissions limit:
beginning of classes: summer recruitment
duration of studies: 2 years (4 semestry)
PART-TIME
expected admissions limit: 45
beginning of classes: winter recruitment
duration of studies: 2 years (4 semestry)
Forest Information Technology (studies in English language)
expected admission limit: 30
beginning of classes: winter semester
duration of studies: 2 years (4 semesters)
Description of direction
Aim of the programme
The international Master study programme “Forest Information Technology (FIT)” is an interdisciplinary, bilateral, programme taught at the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (EUSD) and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS) in Poland. The M.Sc. programme focusses on environmental information technologies (EIS) and Green IT such as Machine Learning technologies, applied programming and databases, forest ecosystem modelling, remote sensing and geographic information systems. With an interdisciplinary approach, the study programme offers conceptual knowledge about sustainable forest ecosystems combined with innovative IT -technical solutions to address a range of issues, from local forest management to global climate change. Since its start in 2005, the FIT is continuously accredited in Germany by ASIIN and in Poland by PKA.
Entry requirements
• diploma of the first-cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the field of forestry; • diploma of related field of the first cycle studies, for which the effects of education are convergent with the learning outcomes expected of the candidates; if the convergence is incomplete, the student will be obliged to supplement the competence gaps by completing the subjects specified during the interview, in an amount not exceeding 30 ECTS, which is the limit of admissible discrepancy (Candidates permanently living outside Poland, who cannot come personally to interview, will be qualified on the basis of the documentation attached to the Candidate Service System); • in the case of the number of candidates exceeding the admission limit • the average grade from first-cycle studies is taken in to account; • confirmed knowledge of English language
Main mandatory subjects: 1 Year
1st Semester: Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development; covers principles of innovative Forest-IT and environmental information technology (main mandatory subjects: Geomatics, Data Analysis & Management).
2nd Semester: Warsaw University of Life Sciences; focuses on the application of information technologies (IT) in forest and environment related subjects and forest management topics (main mandatory subjects: Geomatics, Data Analysis & Management, Operational Forestry).
2 Year
3rd Semester: During the 3rd semester at either location FIT students pursue an independent research project framed by a range of elective modules topics (main mandatory subjects: Research project, Operational Forestry).
4th Semester: During the 4th semester at either location students work on their Master thesis supplemented by further elective modules main mandatory subjects: Master thesis & defense, Student Research Colloquium).
Internship, practice
The possibility of implementing an internship (e.g. in research units) as a part of research project.
Fees
No fee – study based on International Agreement
Recruitment: Foreign candidates are recruited by USDE in Germany. Applications of foreign candidates are processed by UNI-ASSIST. Number of places available: 25.
Career prospects
Career prospects
Graduated FIT students are ready to compete on a diversified but also on a highly specialized job market of Green IT and environmental data analytics, natural resource management and applied research in the forest and environmental sector in Europe or beyond. FIT graduates hold a double degree certificate from two European higher Education Institutes, the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. Both certificates enable entering various European and international job markets with a focus digital technologies or sustainable natural resource management and empirical ecological research using digital data and forest and environmental management, ecological consultancy and others. Master certificates issued by the two universities are an accepted prerequisite for continuing your studies as a PhD student or entering any other doctoral degree programme.
