Overview

Data science has become a revolutionary technology that everyone seems to talk about. It is becoming a key concept for large private businesses, public institutions and research. While it is not easy to define it in a few words, data science deals with the methods and tools needed to analyze data and draw actionable conclusions from the results gained in the process. These methods and tools, which cover big data and their analysis, data modeling, machine learning, and simulation methods, are located mainly at the intersection of the subjects mathematics and computer science. Consequently, this new Master’s program at Friedrich-Alexander Universität is taught jointly by lecturers from these fields.

This program uses dynamic learning methodologies to ensure our students stand out in today’s competitive job market. Students will enjoy a wide variety of long-lasting benefits:

Hands-on teaching methodology.
A world-class institution.
Individual, interest-based curriculum.

Programme Structure

The M.Sc. Data Science degree programme offers the following specialization areas:

Data-based optimization
Mathematical theory / Fundamentals of data science (taught in German)
Databases and knowledge representation
Machine learning / Artificial intelligence
Simulation and numerics
Mathematical statistical data analysis

Application subjects to choose from:

Artificial intelligence in biomedical imaging
Chemistry
Digital humanities
Geography
Geosciences
International information systems
Medical data science
Material Science
Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

More details

https://www.fau.eu/education/application-and-enrolment/applying-for-masters-degree-programmes/

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Computational Mathematics Data Analytics View 81 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Germany

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

https://www.fau.eu/education/application-and-enrolment/applying-for-masters-degree-programmes/

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

https://meinstudium.fau.eu/faq-about-the-study/#ID-522

Living costs for Erlangen

730 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

https://www.fau.eu/education/student-life/financing-your-studies/

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