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M.Sc. Statistics and Data Science

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich) Munich

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

Statistics and Data Science is an English-taught Master of Science (M.Sc.) at LMU Munich's Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics. It is a single-subject Master's of 4 semesters (120 ECTS), and you can start in winter or summer. Admission is through an aptitude procedure. There are five compulsory modules: statistical modelling, supervised learning, statistical inference, consulting, and a final module with your Master's thesis and its defence. Around them you choose from 56 electives, for example optimisation, clinical studies, complex samples and data structures, official statistics and privacy, causal inference, survival analysis, deep learning and advanced machine learning. It suits graduates with a degree of at least 180 credits in statistics or data science, or with statistics or data science as a major or minor subject. You also need to pass the aptitude test.

Fields of study

Statistics(Mathematics & Statistics)
Data Science(Computer Science & IT)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Statistics and Data Science at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

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.

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
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APS certificate
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Prerequisites

The admission requirement for this Master's program is proof of a professional university degree with at least 180 ECTS credits or an equivalent degree from Germany or abroad in the field of statistics or data science or a degree program with statistics or data science as a major or minor subject as well as successful participation in an aptitude test. The application for the aptitude test must be submitted to the Department of Statistics by May 15 for the following winter semester and by November 15 for the following summer semester (cut-off deadline).

  • Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Statistics or Data Science as a major, minor, or focus.
  • At least 150 ECTS (equal to 5 semesters) must be proven by the time of application, final degree can be submitted later.
  • English proficiency B2 (or English degree).

The admission requirement for this Master's program is proof of a professional university degree with at least 180 ECTS credits or an equivalent degree from Germany or abroad in the field of statistics or data science or a degree program with statistics or data science as a major or minor subject as well as successful participation in an aptitude test. The application for the aptitude test must be submitted to the Department of Statistics by May 15 for the following winter semester and by November 15 for the following summer semester (cut-off deadline).

Test

  • If you are eligible for the second stage, we will send you a written test.
  • You have two weeks to upload the solutions.
  • If the test is passed, you will be invited to an selection interview.

Applicants who neither have German citizenship nor are considered as "Bildungsinländer" must additionally submit an application for admission to studies to the LMU International Office, deadline for which is July 15th, 2024. Acceptance from the international office does not imply acceptance to the program.

Selection Interview

  • The interview will take 15 minutes
  • Knowledge in the three areas will be discussed

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Statistics and Data Science

Programme-specific documents

Applicants who neither have German citizenship nor are considered as "Bildungsinländer" must additionally submit an application for admission to studies to the LMU International Office. Acceptance from the international office does not imply acceptance to the program

Bachelor's Degree Certificate: Proof of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.

Transcript of Records: Detailed transcript showing your academic performance.

Proof of English Proficiency: Certification of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) at a B2 level or higher.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date CV detailing your academic and professional background.

Letter of Motivation: A statement explaining your interest in the program and your career goals.

Letters of Recommendation: Typically, two letters from academic or professional references.

Application Form: Completed application form, which can be found on the LMU Munich application page.

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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

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Address

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Ref. III.3 Internationale Angelegenheiten - Zulassung

Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1

80539 München

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

85 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,074 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 4 total applications

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

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1.02.03.04.0

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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