Institute for Geoinformatics at the University of Münster


Geoinformatics is the science of modelling spatio-temporal processes computationally. The Institute of Geoinformatics in Münster provides bachelor, master and phd degrees in geoinformatics. Our research areas are modelling spatio-temporal processes, semantic interoperability, spatial assistance systems, cognitive engineering and sensor networks.

FOSSGIS 2025 here with us in Münster!

We are pleased to announce the FOSSGIS Conference 2025 at the University of Münster! From March 26 to 29, 2025, all interested parties are cordially invited to explore the world of free and open source GIS software and open geodata. The conference offers an ideal platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience between developers, users and supporters of the open source geospatial community.

Participants can look forward to a varied program with exciting presentations, practical workshops, user meetings and interactive discussion rounds. Take the opportunity to learn from leading experts and network with like-minded people.

Further information and the opportunity to submit contributions (Call for Participation) can be found at https://fossgis-konferenz.de/2025/. The Institute of Geoinformatics, FOSSGIS e.V. and the OpenStreetMap community look forward to welcoming you to the conference!

Jobhub IT

Tuesday, December 03, 2024 - 15:00, Foyer of the castle, Schlossplatz 2, 48149 Münster

On December 03, the Jobhub IT - the IT career fair of the University of Münster - will take place. All students from IT-related degree programs, regardless of the number of semesters they have completed so far, are cordially invited to find out about possible internships, final theses in cooperation with companies, positions as working students or positions for a career start.

The following companies are taking part in the career fair: AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG, Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe, best practice consulting AG, con terra GmbH, DMI GmbH & Co. KG, Finanz Informatik GmbH & Co. KG, GWS mbH, items GmbH & Co. KG, LVM Versicherung, mindsquare AG, MGRP GmbH, OVSoftware GmbH, pco GmbH & Co. KG, Provinzial Nord West, Sopra Steria Custom Software Solutions GmbH, viadee Unternehmensberatung AG.

Registration is not required.

The Jobhub IT is organized by the Institute for Applied Computer Science under the direction of Prof. Dr. Benjamin Risse.