Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) of the University of Twente

The Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, was established in 1950 and is located in Enschede, Netherlands. Its main areas of expertise are geo-information science and earth observation for: earth sciences, natural resources, urban and regional planning, water resources, and environment. ITC concentrates on earth observation, the generation of spatial information, and the development of data integration methods. Furthermore, ITC provides tools that can support the processes of planning and decision making for sustainable development and the alleviation of poverty in developing countries and emerging economies.

At the ITC knowledge of geo-information management is readily available and is continually being developed and extended. By means of postgraduate education, research and project services, ITC contributes to capacity building in developing countries and emerging economies. In doing so, considerable attention is paid to the development and application of geographical information systems (GIS) for solving problems. Such problems can range from determining the risks of landslides, mapping forest fires, planning urban infrastructure, and implementing land administration systems, to designing a good wildlife management system or detecting environmental pollution.