MSc Data Science (Research Master's)
Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) · Gütersloh, Germany
Open
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Application deadline
15 Jan 2027
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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
- Successfully completed Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) with specialisation in Mathematics/ Statistics and Computer Science, e.g. Apparative Biotechnology, Digital Logistics, Digital Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mechatronics, Mechatronics/Automation, Business Informatics. The previous degree must have been completed with a minimum grade average of 2.5 (German grading system).full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 telc…
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Through uni-assist, the central service that checks international certificates for German universities. It charges a fee per application, so start early.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 December - 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 June - 15 July
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €460
- Living costs (12 months)
- —
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Compare my optionsThe programme
CONCEPT In this innovative project-based Master's programme, you will become a data scientist within the area of applied research. You will apply for a research project before the start of the programme and work on it under the close supervision of proven experts throughout the entire Master's programme. This puts you in a position to apply the basic knowledge you have learned directly in practice and thus internalise it in the long term.
- How it is organised
- First semester: Project Phase I (12 ECTS) Introduction to Applied Research (6 ECTS) Compulsory elective subject Data Science Introduction to Data Science (6 ECTS) Scientific interchange (1 ECTS) Project-specific elective module (5 ECTS) Second semester: Project Phase II (7 ECTS) Agile Research…
- Study abroad
- There is an opportunity to spend a semester abroad.
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 Gütersloh
A town of 105,000 in East Westphalia, home to Miele and Bertelsmann, with a Hochschule Bielefeld campus that teaches engineering in English
Gütersloh is a town of about 105,000 people in East Westphalia, in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia, and it is better known for what it makes than for what it looks like.
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