Data Science
RWTH Aachen University · Aachen, Germany
Application deadline
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Application periods differ for EU and non-EU students.
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
Verified 11 Oct 2026 · Source: DAAD International Programmes
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- The academic requirements for the MSc Data Science are as follows: A Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics or a closely related area One of the profiles computer science, mathematics or physics must be fulfilled. The profiles in detail can be found here.full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 5.5
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to RWTH Aachen University. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- Application periods differ for EU and non-EU students.
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €720
- Living costs (12 months)
- €13,200
- First year, about
- €13,920
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 Science deals with the extraction of knowledge and usable information from data. The available data sets are often very large, heterogeneous, and partially unreliable. Data Science is an interdisciplinary field with its roots in computer science, mathematics, and statistics, and it has a strong link to various application areas. The essential constituents of data science are data analysis and systems engineering.
- How it is organised
- The standard duration of the study is four semesters (two years). In each semester, about 30 credits have to be achieved in lectures from different areas, seminars, labs, and the Master's thesis in the fourth semester.
- Study abroad
- Although a stay abroad is not part of the curriculum, it is still possible to spend one or two semesters abroad.
- Part-time work
- International students have very limited options of working while studying. Therefore, it is not possible to finance your entire studies by working. There are teaching and research assistant positions available.
- Support for international students
- The International Office's Info Service Centre (ISC) provides information and services for international students and visiting scientists at RWTH Aachen University upon their arrival in Aachen.
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 Aachen
A technical-university city where Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands meet, with Charlemagne's cathedral in the middle of the old town.
Aachen is the westernmost large city in Germany, and a short bus ride from the point where three countries touch. About 264,000 people live here, and more than 44,000 of them study at RWTH Aachen, one of the biggest technical universities in the country;…
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