Dr. Peter Van Oosterom

Professor

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Biography

Peter van Oosterom is a Professor of GIS Technology at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. He is the chair of the GIS Technology program, which focuses on the development of spatial information infrastructure. His research aims to improve the integration and usability of geo-information, emphasizing the need for data to be shared and reused based on common definitions. A significant project under his guidance is the Varioscale geo-information project, which introduces a new concept for handling geo-data across different scales seamlessly. He has made meaningful contributions to fields such as real-time GIS and land administration, notably by helping to establish a global standard for land administration domain models. In recognition of his work, he has received several awards, including the Oracle Spatial Education & Research Excellence Award and the Dutch Geo-innovation Awards. He also serves as the scientific director for the Wuhan University - TU Delft Joint Research Centre for Spatial Information and is active on various editorial boards and program committees in the field of GIS.

Research Interests

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.