Data Science

Interdisciplinary English-language master's connecting machine learning, statistical data analysis, data assimilation, business analytics, and big-data infrastructures with strong research and practice components.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

English at least C1 CEFR. Applicants must also provide evidence of German language skills at least at A1 CEFR.

Accepted bachelor fields

Computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or economics with a strong quantitative and programming background. The official page strongly recommends prior courses in probability and statistics.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

354.80 EUR per semester (current general University of Potsdam semester fee for Summer Semester 2026).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 354.80 EUR per semester (current general University of Potsdam semester fee for Summer Semester 2026).

Prepares graduates for data science roles in research, established companies, and the start-up sector.

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  Master's Degree in Data & Knowledge Engineering (MDKE)

  Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

  Magdeburg · Master of Science · English, German

• 2

  Konrad Zuse School of Excellence in Reliable Artificial Intelligence, relAI

  Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

  München · PhD · English

• 3

  Python for Data Analysis and Visualisation

  Technische Universität Berlin

  Berlin · Certificate · English

• 4

  Applied Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) – MSc

  Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

  Heilbronn · Master of Science · English

• 5

  Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

  University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer

  Emden · Master of Engineering · English