Bachelor of Engineering in Surveying and Geomatics

STUDY PROGRAM Bachelor of Engineering – Surveying and Geomatics Digital measurement. Precise planning. Building the future. Apply now for the dual study program in Surveying at the City of Essen! Application deadline: 30 November 2026 Program start: 1 September 2027 Duration: 3.5 years Monthly stipend: €1,550.00 Academic partner: Hochschule Bochum (University of Applied Sciences) Theoretical Phase You will study at Hochschule Bochum in the Surveying degree program. The standard duration is 7 semesters, concluding with a Bachelor’s examination. Practical Phase During lecture-free periods, you will complete practical training modules at the Office of Geoinformation, Surveying, and Cadastre of the City of Essen. You will be deployed across various departments, both in office and field settings. What You Will Learn: Collection, processing, and documentation of geospatial data (GIS data) Application of geospatial data in urban planning processes Execution of positional and elevation surveys using state-of-the-art systems (e.g., GPS, drones, LiDAR/scanning) Maintenance and updating of the land registry (official register of all parcels) Production of city base maps (e.g., for zoning plans, road construction) Participation in land readjustment procedures (reorganization of property boundaries) Benefits Structured dual study program with guaranteed employment prospects Competitive stipend during studies Professional mentorship and early integration into a dynamic public-sector team Requirements General or subject-specific university entrance qualification (Abitur or Fachhochschulreife) Alternative access routes for professionally qualified applicants: - Completion of advanced vocational training (e.g., master craftsman certificate, Fachschule graduation) - Professionally related vocational training + at least 3 years of relevant work experience - Completion of a qualifying entrance examination (for non-related vocational training + at least 3 years of work experience) Strong technical and mathematical aptitude Interest in digital technologies and media Initiative, teamwork skills, and openness to diversity and intercultural competence Next Steps If this opportunity resonates with you and matches your profile, we look forward to receiving your application. Contact Organisation and Human Resources Mr. Pascal Rinaldi Tel.: +49 201 88 10229 Office of Geoinformation, Surveying, and Cadastre Mr. Kurka Tel.: +49 201 88 62113