BSc Data Science at Ilmenau University of Technology

Builds a solid foundation in the mathematical and computer science disciplines needed to understand, implement and apply machine learning and advanced data analysis methods, with practical work with data from collection to evaluation from the first semester. The bilingual programme introduces English-language lectures step by step through additional English courses tailored to the programme's technical vocabulary.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 credit points  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught and English-taught (bilingual)  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October)  |  Location: Ilmenau, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Mathematics (analysis, linear algebra, graph theory, numerics, optimisation), computer science (programming, data structures, algorithms, databases, software development), data science (data processing, stochastics, mathematics of data science, machine learning, ethics), English language courses and studium generale, and a bachelor thesis written in English. A software practical teaches hands-on data science techniques on realistic problems; no compulsory basic or technical internships.

Career pathways

Roles include data analyst, data engineer, data science consultant, machine learning engineer, statistician and management consultant.

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