Applied Data Science (MSc)
University of Göttingen · Göttingen, Germany
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Application deadline
01 Nov 2026
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Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS is needed. 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 the area of data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics or a related field. This requirement should normally be fulfilled by a Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics or a closely related degree programme. Graduates from other fields can be eligible as well.full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 95 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to University of Göttingen. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 1 November The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 1 May
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €920
- Living costs (12 months)
- €12,000
- First year, about
- €12,920
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
Data scientists know how to extract knowledge from data. They combine skills in mathematics, computer science, statistics and specific knowledge in an application domain. In Göttingen, we place special emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of data science.
- How it is organised
- The Master's programme in Applied Data Science is a graduate programme that requires 120 ECTS to be successfully completed. The programme includes three areas of study: (1) the core curriculum, (2) the area of professionalisation and (3) the Master’s thesis.
- Internships
- Research lab rotation or industry internship (12 ECTS)
- Part-time work
- The university supports students in finding part-time jobs in local industry and businesses. A number of student jobs are also available at the university.
- Support for international students
- The International Office provides services for international students. German students help newly arrived students to adapt to the university and the city in the first weeks.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Göttingen
A small university town where the university is the town, and the old centre fits inside a ring of grassy ramparts.
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