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MSc Data Science at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented master's programme building on a bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields, giving application-oriented training in scalable data management and data analysis. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Mathematik und Informatik  |  Department: Institut für Informatik  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory modules in "Scalable Data Management" and "Data Analysis" of at least 20 credit points each.

Career pathways

Excellent career prospects given increasing digitalisation in business, public administration and society, and in research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First degree in computer science, business informatics or data science, or another bachelor's degree with at least 20 credit points of mathematics/theoretical computer science (including probability theory) and at least 40 credit points in computer science fundamentals and programming. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09. for winter semester; 01.12. – 15.03. for summer semester; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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