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M.Sc. Data Science

Kiel University of Applied Sciences (FH Kiel) Kiel

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

The Data Science Master of Science at Kiel University of Applied Sciences trains experts who can find connections in large amounts of data and draw useful conclusions, with data protection and data ethics in mind. It is not just theory: in a practical project and in your thesis you work on real challenges from companies in Northern Germany. The first semester covers data visualisation, programming tools, mathematics and multivariate statistics, machine learning, data management and cloud computing; the second adds social media analytics, big data technologies, deep learning and an application project. Students come from computer science, engineering, natural sciences, psychology and economics. All compulsory modules run Monday to Wednesday, so you can combine study with a job. The programme is taught in English, lasts three semesters and starts in winter or summer.

Fields of study

Data Science(Computer Science & IT)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Data Science at Kiel University of Applied Sciences (FH Kiel)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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evidence of English language skills that correspond to at least level B 2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

The final grade, if applicable the average grade of the

last two years, at least the German grade 4 (sufficient)

or 5 points

or

‐ English as mother tongue

or

‐ through a successfully completed English language course

university studies

or

  • through an internationally recognized certificate at B2 level or higher

(GER), e.g. B. a relevant Cambridge ESOL qualification or

Comparable evidence obtained at the ZSIK of the Kiel University of Applied Sciences

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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required

Not required

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Optional
GRE
Required
GMAT
Not required
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yes

Required

Optional

a GRE with a minimum score of 55% in the Quantitative Reasoning part of the test.

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

access to the “Data Science” master’s program is granted to those who have completed a bachelor’s program with a grade of at least 2.5 and can also prove 30 cumulative credit points (ECTS) in the subject “Mathematics / Statistics” and “Computer Science” At least 10 credit points (according to ECTS) in the subject area "Mathematics/Statistics" and at least 10 credit points (according to ECTS) in the subject area "Computer Science" must be proven.

if the previous course comprised less than 210 credit points, but at least 180 credit points, the missing skills must be made up. As a rule, a total of 300 credit points should be achieved. Applicants will be informed of the skills to be made up and the latest possible time for their proof of achievement at the beginning of the course by the examination board.

evidence of English language skills that correspond to at least level B 2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Example of accepted evidence can be found in Section 7 of the Examination Regulations for the master’s degree in Data Science.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from outside the Bologna Area (member of the European higher Education Area) also require proof of the following qualification:

a GRE with a minimum score of 55% in the Quantitative Reasoning part of the test

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Data Science

Programme-specific documents

Documents to be submitted (as single copies):

signed online application form to determine admission or admission application of online form

evidence of the previous study mentioned above (Bachelor's certificate, overview of course grades with proven bachelor-level grades, etc.) or if the first university degree has not yet been completed: proof that a maximum of 30 credit points of the credit points required for the bachelor's degree are still outstanding with a proven provisional average grade

first university entrance qualification (Abitur, technical college leaving certificate)

certificate in the event of a name change (e.g. marriage certificate)

complete evidence of previous study periods by means of study certificates (when applying for a higher semester)

evidence of previous grades (when applying for a higher semester)

evidence of above-mentioned English language skills

if applicable, proof of sufficient German language skills for applicants without a German university entrance qualification and without a German university degree (enrolment requirement in the case of admission!!!)

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Data Science at Kiel University of Applied Sciences (FH Kiel)

Application procedure

Information on application deadlines and procedures for applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification can be found at https://www.fh-kiel.de/en/degree-courses/information-for-... (opens in a new tab)

Selection process

For semesters with no admission restriction

Once your application documents are received by the Kiel University of Applied Sciences, they are checked for form and content by the Student Secretariat and the Examinations Office or the Examination Board of the degree program.

When your documents have been positively checked, you receive an invitation to enrol.

You are informed of the enrolment deadline with the notification of admission. If enrolment is not made on time, the right to the study place expires irrevocably. You can find more information on enrolment here.

If the examination of your documents reveals that the admission requirements have not been met, you receive a rejection notice with a corresponding justification.

Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Fachhochschule Kiel

Student Secretariat

Sokratesplatz 1

24149 Kiel

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

274.9 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,454 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

No Tuition fees

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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