MSc Applied Data Science at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

Data scientists know how to extract knowledge from data. They combine skills in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics and specific knowledge in an application domain.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The master's programme Applied Data Science is a graduate programme that requires 120 ECTS to be successfully completed. The programme includes three areas of study: (1) a core curriculum, (2) the professionalisation section and (3) the master’s thesis.

Career pathways

Data Scientists are currently in high demand in almost all disciplines, both in research and industry. Possible employers can be found throughout all sectors, including the manufacturing industry, banks, insurance companies, the IT sector, consulting, public or industrial research institutes, the public health sector as well as colleges and universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: limited admission (application to the faculty). Access Requirements Academic Qualifications A bachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS. If the degree has not yet been awarded, a minimum of 135 ECTS is required for application. At least 60 ECTS have to be successfully completed in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics. Language Proficiency English language proficiency CEFR C1. OR English language proficiency CEFR B2 and German language proficiency equivalent to DSH level 2. Application deadline: 1 May for applications; for the winter semester. 1 November for applications; for the summer semester.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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