Overview

Course Details

The Data Science MSc course at the University of Potsdam offers broad and interdisciplinarily structured training in methods and is characterized by a strong emphasis on practice and research. The interdisciplinarily structured master's degree in data science combines content from computer science, mathematics, information systems, and the natural sciences. Core courses provide you with an overarching understanding of machine learning and deep learning, statistical data analysis, data assimilation, business analytics, and big data infrastructures. More specialized courses help you engage with the current state of research for the areas of your choosing.

In seminars, you will work through complex topics, and in the module of applied data science, you will apply, in practice, the competences you have acquired. In the research module, you will be connected to a research project at the University of Potsdam or one of Potsdam's many research institutions. An industry internship is also possible as an option. Berlin/Potsdam's lively start-up scene and many big data companies offer ample opportunities for internships.

Career Opportunities

Data scientists are in equally strong demand in many areas of the economy and in research. Career paths exist in areas where large quantities of big data are created that can serve as the basis for decision-making, prognoses, and intelligent action. These include, for example, online commerce; search machines; the finance sector; the automobile, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries; meteorology; and climate research.
The master's degree offers you an accordingly large number of possible career paths. The degree prepares you for a career as a manager or highly qualified expert in a company, for founding a company of your own, or for completing a PhD and pursuing a research career in computer science, mathematics, or the natural sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Machine Learning

Statistical Data Analysis

Bayesian Inference and Data Assimilation

Data Infrastructures and Software Engineering

Data Science and Business Analytics

Applied Data Science

Computer Engineering for Big Data

Computational Foundations of Data Science

Research Data Management, Law and Ethics

Applied Data Science Internship

Advanced Problem Solving Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 81 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applying for a master's degree generally requires you to hold an undergraduate degree, such as a bachelor's degree. A first degree in either computer science or mathematics qualifies you in any case for this master's degree. A degree in information systems or natural sciences qualifies you if your first degree strongly emphasized content from the areas of computer science or mathematics. Depending on your background, bridge modules can be complete gaps in the other respective discipline. The program additionally requires proof of good English-language skills corresponding at least to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Tuition fees: no. Semester fees and charges: €292.40.

Living costs for Potsdam

690 - 1050 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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