— GEOSPATIAL WORLD BUILDING

MASTER’S IN 3D GEOSPATIAL DEVELOPEMENT  & DIGITAL TWINS WITH UNREAL ENGINE & CESIUM

Course Start: September 2025

Formats: Online, and Recorded

Duration: 1 academic year.

Schedule: Afternoon shift

Language: English , Greek  


Requirements: Admission process

ENROLLMENT PERIOD OPEN!

What You’ll Gain

By the end of this master’s, you’ll have a deep understanding of how to merge spatial data with creative development to produce stunning, real-time visualizations and simulations of the Earth. You’ll master the pipeline of importing, optimizing, and interacting with geospatial data using Unreal Engine and Cesium — preparing you for the next frontier of digital twins and virtual environments.











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Our Methodology 



Focused, Practical Learning

Each class is a 2-hour session combining in-depth instruction with hands-on application. Every module is designed to reflect real-world professional scenarios, helping you build skills that are immediately relevant and actionable.

   Continuous Support

You’ll have direct access to instructors, mentors, and peers, creating an environment of open communication, personalized feedback, and active collaboration.

Proffesional Development

Game and software development is approached using real-world workflows like Agile, SCRUM, and Kanban, simulating the fast-paced, team-based environments found in the industry.

 Industry-Active Instructors

Our instructors are not only experienced educators but also working professionals in fields like 3D art, game development, virtual production, and interactive media. They bring current, real-world knowledge directly into the classroom, ensuring you're always learning the most up-to-date practices.

  Version Control

Students will gain confidence using tools such as Git, Perforce, or Subversion—essential for managing large projects and collaborating within a development team.

Career Support

Through our professional network and project-based learning environment, students are encouraged to showcase their talents, work on real challenges, and position themselves competitively for roles in the game development industry.

Program Overview

This master’s program is dedicated to the intersection of geospatial technology and real-time 3D development. Using Cesium for Unreal, you’ll learn how to integrate real-world data with Unreal Engine to create high-fidelity digital twins, immersive cityscapes, landscape visualizations, simulations, and interactive XR experiences. From urban planning and architecture to defense and climate visualization, this program equips you with the skills to build on top of the real world — virtually.

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What You’ll Learn

︎ Cesium for Unreal Integration
Learn how to bring high-resolution 3D Tiles, terrain data, and photogrammetry into Unreal Engine using Cesium's plugin. You'll explore georeferenced rendering, coordinate systems, and loading optimization.


︎ Working with 3D Tiles
Understand the structure and benefits of 3D Tiles (glTF-based format) and how to stream large geospatial datasets in real time. You'll also learn how to host, manage, and layer data dynamically.


︎ Digital Twins & Smart Cities
Develop digital twins of cities, infrastructure, and real-world systems using a blend of Cesium and Unreal. Use real data to visualize live sensor inputs, simulate behavior, or present city planning models.


︎ Geospatial Intelligence & Visualization
Dive into working with GIS data formats (GeoJSON, KML, WFS) and build tools for interacting with terrain elevation, satellite imagery, real-time feeds, and IoT-based simulations.


︎ Precision Mapping & Coordinates
Work with various coordinate reference systems (CRS), ellipsoids, geodetic heights, and Cesium World Terrain for accurate geolocation inside Unreal Engine.



︎ XR & Web Deployment
Build interactive experiences in VR/AR or WebXR using Unreal’s real-time rendering capabilities. Extend digital twins into training, education, tourism, and virtual exploration.


︎ Blueprints & Visual Scripting
Use Unreal’s Blueprint system to build real-time interactions, geospatial navigation UIs, time-of-day systems, and custom data overlays on top of Cesium layers.


︎ Industry Use Cases
Apply your skills to real-world domains such as construction, climate modeling, digital heritage preservation, drone visualization, defense, or large-scale simulations.

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Your Future: Career Pathways

Wondering where this path can take you? With the skills you develop, you’ll be prepared for a range of high-demand roles in creative tech industries:

︎   Digital Twin Developer

︎ XR/AR for Smart Cities

 ︎ GIS Visualization Specialist

 ︎ Simulation Designer

 ︎ Cesium/Unreal Integration Expert

︎ Geospatial XR Consultant

︎ Environmental or Urban Data Artist




We give you the foundation and guidance—you choose your specialization.

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Flexible Learning Options

We understand different students have different needs. That’s why Apnea offers multiple ways to access the program:

 ︎︎Live Online

Participate in real-time from anywhere

Interact directly with instructors and peers

Join live discussions and feedback sessions



︎︎ Online On-Demand

Ideal for working professionals or those with busy schedules

Learn at your own pace with full access to recorded lessons

Receive personalized support via email, forums, or tutorials