Overview
When data speaks, you know how to listen—if you’re driven to uncover the patterns and stories that lead to real-world impact, then this is the right master’s program for you!
Whether you’re drawn to the logic behind data-driven models or excited by the challenge of making sense of complex information, the Master's programme in Data Science at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) will teach its students to collect, process, analyze, and visualize data—mastering everything from anomaly detection and complex system modeling to trend forecasting and machine learning. Turn complexity into clarity with every step. This master’s program combines technical depth with the power to turn data into action, and provides you with the knowledge and skills to launch a successful career in both academia and the private sector.
Why Data Science at Vienna University of Technology?
Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) offers advanced specialization and in-depth learning, preparing you for leadership roles in industry or further academic pursuits through one of our doctoral programs.
Specialize Your Expertise. The purpose of a master’s program is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a professional career or doctoral studies. Our innovative programs allow you to specialize your degree to fit your academic and professional goals. You acquire state-of-the-art expertise through in-depth studies and research activities. As a graduate student, you benefit from the faculty’s excellent research and our extensive facilities, which contain advanced lecture theaters, labs, and loads of technology.
Careers in Leading Positions. As industries become more dependent on technology, the demand for eligible computer scientists continues to grow. While those with a bachelor degree may find success in the field, some of the highest-paying and fastest-growing positions require at least a master degree. Most of our alumni go on to work in the computer industry, while others pursue doctoral studies and careers in teaching and research. Many graduates have founded successful companies or have easily found leading positions in software, hardware, the games industry, finance, communications, health, energy and commerce.
Environment
You are deeply immersed in a rich environment full of exciting ideas and interesting challenges that foster your talents and provide new experiences:
- Participate in our student mobility programs! International exchange is in our DNA. Meet students, researchers, and lecturers from all over the world, participate in Erasmus, and join our double degree programs during your Masters.
- Show your excellence! With our TU Wien Informatics Awards, we celebrate outstanding student accomplishments at all levels and share them with the entire TU Wien community.
- Come for the Master; stay for the Doctorate! A master’s degree is the ideal preparation for a doctorate at the TU Wien Informatics Doctoral School. And we are always looking for excellent candidates for open positions in the scientific field.
- Get to know the people and research! We are proud of the distinguished scholars and researchers who make up our diverse faculty. Find out who they are, what projects our research units are working on, and stay in touch through our newsroom and social media channels.
- Enjoy Vienna! Our campus is located directly in the heart of Vienna. Besides Vienna ranking as the city with the highest quality of life and TU Wien Informatics in the Global Top 15% in Computer Science, there are numerous more reasons why you should study with us.
Be part of TU Wien Informatics and help us shape the technologies of the future - today!
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Business Informatics
- Data Science
- Embedded Computing Systems
- Logic and Artificial Intelligence
- Media and Human-Centered Computing
- Medical Informatics
- Software Engineering
- Visual Computing
- Digital Civil Engineering Science
- Quantum Information Science and Technology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Deadlines for EU students:
- Winter semester: 31 October
- Summer semester: 31 March
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Vienna, Austria
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data View 16 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in AustriaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Documents (like transcripts and certificates) for expertise in the following four areas: algorithms and data structures, programming, database systems, mathematics, and statistics; for details see the modules INT/ADA (8 ECTS), INT/PRO (9.5 ECTS), WIN/DBS (6 ECTS), STW/ADM (9 ECTS), STW/ANA (6 ECTS), and STW/STA (6 ECTS) of the bachelor’s program in Business Informatics at TU Wien.
- The admission to a Master's degree program taught in English language at TU Wien, requires the knowledge of the English language at least at level B2 CEFR.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Living costs
Vienna
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Funding
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