Postgraduate studies in Geomatics in Switzerland

The paper will first present the current status of postgraduate studies in Switzerland. Then, more specifically opportunities for graduate studies in Geomatics will be presented. The structure and curricula of these studies, the requirements for admission, the language requirements, the procedure for recognition of foreign university graduate degrees, the length and format of studies, the examination procedures, as well as costs will be presented. Possibilities to request and get financial support for such studies will also be presented. Some information on general living conditions, costs, and administrative matters related to entrance in Switzerland and work permits will be given. Information sources for postgraduate studies in Geomatics, especially WEB-based ones, will be given. Since most postgraduate studies in Switzerland lead to a Ph.D., which is generally related to a funded project, the talk will also present the major sources of project funding. Apart from Ph.D. studies, other continuing education courses in Geomatics, like postgraduate courses and postgraduate diplomas, which could be of interest to persons from L. America, will be presented. The talk will close with an outlook and possible new developments.