MSc Data Analytics at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Programme overview

For Bachelor's graduates who want to extend domain knowledge outside computer science with competences in data science (mathematics and computer science) for deeper scientific work in data analytics. Open to Bachelor's degrees in economics, natural, life, engineering, agricultural, environmental and nutritional sciences; other degrees can be recognised after individual review.

Faculty: Fachbereich 07 - Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Geography | Department: Data Science | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP | Study mode: full-time; can be studied on campus, hybrid or digital; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester and summer semester | Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

The first year teaches methods for modern data analysis, including basic concepts of computer science, programming and databases and information and data management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 6 CP in statistics and 90 CP in a field outside computer science and mathematics; other degrees can be recognised by the examination committee after individual review. No admission restriction (no NC). Summer semester 2027 applications open 1 December 2026 and close 20 March 2027 (Bachelor's degree from Germany) or 28 February 2027 (from abroad).

Intake: Winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung

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