Our graduates, equipped with a solid grounding in theory, methodology, and practical skills, are prepared for careers in public administration, industry, spatial planning, environmental and nature conservation, mobility and transport, as well as emerging sectors like Geoinformation and Space (EO*GI), making meaningful contributions to science, society, and the geospatial labour market.

Discover where our graduates build their careers: SAGIS – Salzburg Geographic Information System „Referat Geodateninfrastruktur“, City of Salzburg – Geoinformation Services, ASFINAG, spatial planning (iSPACE+ GmbH, Skidata, Kappacher, OceanMaps GmbH, Spar ICS, Palfinger AG, National Parks Hohe Tauern and Berchtesgaden, OMV, ÖBB, swisstopo, DLR, VOEST, Spatial Services etc.

Alumni Career Pathways
Graduates of the Master’s in Applied Geoinformatics build careers across diverse sectors, including:

• Industry: GIS and remote sensing engineers, EO data scientists, geospatial developers and analysts, research software engineers, cartographers, and other technical roles.
• Academia & Research: Preparation for doctoral studies, with many alumni pursuing PhD positions worldwide.
• Public Administration: Positions in government and public institutions, focusing on spatial data management, Earth observation, and GIS applications.
• Non-Profit Sector: GIS consultants and remote sensing specialists supporting humanitarian and environmental initiatives.
  Policy Consulting: Advisory roles in geospatial data policy, GeoAI, big data governance, market research, and sustainable development.
• Consultancy & SMEs: Application of geospatial expertise in surveying, urban planning, hazard assessment, sustainable development, and innovative startups.