Master's in Geography

The University of Szeged has emerged as a leading institution for higher learning, attracting students from all over the world to its diverse and comprehensive academic programs. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and cutting-edge research, the University of Szeged has established itself as a hub for intellectual exploration and advancement. The university's academic offerings span a wide range of disciplines, including natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and health sciences. It is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty members, and a vibrant student community that fosters a culture of collaboration and creativity. The University of Szeged is committed to providing students with a holistic educational experience that equips them with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in their chosen fields. With a focus on fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and global perspectives, the university prepares its graduates to become leaders and innovators in their respective domains, contributing positively to society and the global workforce.

The aim of the Geography MSc programme is to train professional geographers with expertise in the fields of landscape and environmental management as well as regional and urban planning. Students of the programme are trained to understand the spatial patterns of environmental, and social processes, to develop research-based solutions, to demonstrate and communicate research results, to plan and manage the sustainable development of natural and human environment and to influence policy-making. The skills and competencies gained during the programme meet the expectations of various types of employers from local and regional administration, to management and planning authorities (e.g. environmental protection, urban development). Through IT and GIS knowledge, and analytical skills graduates will be able to participate in planning processes, to prepare studies and policy documents and to work independently. A distinct characteristic of the programme is the multidisciplinary foundation with roots in geosciences, informatics, social sciences and planning. The basic courses include geographical research methods, GIS and remote sensing knowledge, modelling and simulation, project management, regional policy and spatial development, political and social geography, landscape planning and environmental risk assessment. The core fields of studies are spatial data collection and analysis, visualisation, environmental planning, urban planning, rural development, place marketing, vegetation analysis and hydrological planning. From the 2nd semester students start to work on a research project leading to an MSc thesis by the end of the 4th semester. The MSc programme is finished by a final examination. Successful graduates can continue their studies and research in the frame of geosciences PhD program at the University of Szeged.