MSc Computational and Data Science at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Computational Science plays an important role on the crossroads between applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, and natural science. It has become a key technology for the future. We need strategic interdisciplinary approaches to high-performance computer systems in order to efficiently conduct simulations and analyse large data sets gathered in experiments.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Students will acquire skills according to the diverse areas of research at the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena: applied mathematics, computer science, and in several important areas of application of computational science (physics, materials sciences, chemistry, geology, geography, bioinformatics, neurology, and computer linguistics).

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified for both practical and theoretical work in this field. They are capable of developing independent academic work as well as developing computer-aided methods in engineering, natural science, and linguistics.

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