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M.Sc. Data Science

University of Augsburg Augsburg

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English or German
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  • 1 Dec
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About the programme

Data Science is an M.Sc. at the University of Augsburg over 4 semesters, with entry in winter or summer after an aptitude assessment, and it can be completed entirely in English. It gives a comprehensive education in data science concepts and methods from computer science and mathematics, with special weight on mathematical foundations so you can judge what methods can and cannot do. Main topics are machine learning, AI and deep learning, statistics and matrix algorithms, data structures and optimisation for big data, and data engineering. Application areas come from medicine, economics, engineering, geography, materials science and physics, with close links to industry and research. Non-EU applicants are encouraged to apply early because of visa processing. You need English at B2.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Data Science(Computer Science & IT)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Data Science at University of Augsburg

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.7

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

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

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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Letters of Recommendation
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APS verification

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

Prerequisites

Admission is possible for students with B.Sc. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science and related areas. As the programme includes compulsory courses in mathematics and computer science, we expect candidates to have a strong background in both areas. Therefore, students undergo an aptitude test as regulated in §4 and in Annex I of the Examination Regulations (in German only). More specifically, we expect students to show proof of sufficient previous knowledge in the following areas:

  • Multivariate calculus/analysis (at least 5 ECTS CP)
  • Linear Algebra (at least 5 ECTS CP)
  • Fundamentals of (Higher) Programming Languages (at least 4 ECTS CP)
  • Practical Programming Experience (at least 4 ECTS CP), e.g., by practical exercises or a lab course
  • Algorithms or Numerical Methods (at least 5 ECTS CP)
  • Discrete Structures/Mathematics, Databases or Data Engineering (at least 5 ECTS CP) and
  • Data Science or Machine Learning (at least 4 ECTS CP)

The overall grade of your B.Sc. degree must be 2,70 or better according to the German grade scale.

The programme can be begun in both winter and summer terms; the regular deadlines are September 1st and March 1st. Due to visa issues, we strongly encourage non-EU citizens to apply well ahead of the deadline (suggested: May 1st for winter, December 1st for summer). Early admission is granted to allow sufficient time for visa processing.

English language skills at level B2 (CEFR):

  • TOEFL iBT (72 - 94)
  • TOEFL ITP (543 - 626)
  • IELTS (5.5 - 6.5)
  • TOEIC (400 - 485 listening, 385 - 450 reading)
  • Cambridge Certificate (minimum B2 First)
  • VEPT (minimum score of 57)
  • Duolingo English Test (minimum score of 105)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Data Science

Programme-specific documents

Admission Requirements for students with international bachelor's degree certificates:

Proof of sufficient knowledge of German (please check the requirement of the respective master’s degree programme). For recognized certificates please check: German language skills.There is the possibility to attend German courses in Augsburg; these will, however, not be offered by the University, but rather by private institutions (and hence will cost a fee).The German courses provided by the University of Augsburg aim towards students who are already enrolled. Information about the courses can be obtained at the language center of the University of Augsburg ( Sprachenzentrum).

Proof of sufficient knowledge of English (please check the requirement of the respective master’s degree programme). For recognized certificates please check: Admission requirements. Note: You do not have to submit this proof if you are a native speaker of English or you have graduated from a university where English is the primary language of instruction. In the latter case, please provide supporting documentation. Students with a German 'Abitur' need no further proof of their knowledge of English.

Please note which documents must be certified for application or enrolment. Official certifications can be issued by:

a city/municipal administrator,

a notary,

another seal-bearing institution (such as the parish offices), or

the institution that issued the certificate.

If the above documents are neither in German nor English, a translation of all documents by a sworn translator in Germany must be submitted.

APS certificate for certificates from the following countries:

China: There are special regulations for students from China handled by the ‘Akademische Prüfstelle’ at the German Embassy in Beijing. Essentially, this institution will check your academic transcripts, and you will be given an interview of about 20 minutes duration, during which your academic background will be tested. The language of the interview is English or German. Please include the APS certificate you receive from the 'Akademische Prüfstelle' with your application.

India: There are special regulations for students from India handled by the ‘Akademische Prüfstelle’ New Delhi at the German Embassy in New Delhi. Essentially, this institution will check your academic transcripts. Please include the APS certificate you receive from the 'Akademische Prüfstelle' with your application.

Vietnam: There are special regulations for students from Vietnam handled by the ‘Akademische Prüfstelle’ Hanoi at the German Embassy in Hanoi. Please include the APS certificate you receive from the 'Akademische Prüfstelle' with your application.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

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Application fee

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Complexity

Medium

Address

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Universität Augsburg

Universitätsstraße 2

86159 Augsburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

164.25 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,232 EUR

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

8%

1 accepted out of 12 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 12 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 12 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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