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MSc Data Science at Bielefeld University

Bielefeld University, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught interdisciplinary programme covering large-scale data handling, statistical modelling, visualisation, pattern recognition with machine learning, and ethical and legal questions. It is run by the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics and the Centre for Statistics jointly with the Faculty of Technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Business Administration and Economics  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Students learn the foundations of machine learning and classical statistical tools, with discussion of legal and ethical implications.

Career pathways

Graduates work in data analysis in companies, research and development, consulting, public and social organisations, and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professionally qualifying higher education degree of at least six semesters, as set out in the subject-specific regulations (Fächerspezifische Bestimmungen) of the programme; applicants with a foreign degree are admitted if the degree is deemed sufficient and language requirements are met. Admission-restricted (NC). Application deadline (per the university deadlines page): winter semester 01.06.-15.07. (dates are day.month). No German proof required for international applicants; English at CEFR B2 per university guidelines.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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