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University of Potsdam

Potsdam

Data Science

Subjects: Data Science;Science;Technology

M.Sc. | Master of Science

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
323 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.08.

Course description

The interdisciplinary Master's program "Data Science" blends elements from computer science, mathematics, business information systems, and natural sciences. Basic courses cover machine learning, deep learning, statistical data analysis, data assimilation, business analytics, and big data infrastructures. These courses provide a solid foundation. In-depth courses dive into current research in your chosen areas. Seminars tackle complex topics, and the Applied Data Science module lets you put your skills to practical use. The research module involves participating in a project at the University of Potsdam or a local research institution. An industrial internship is optional. The Berlin/Potsdam area boasts a vibrant start-up scene and numerous big data companies, offering ample opportunities for growth and networking.

Program Information

Study Location Potsdam
Start Semester Winter
Study Form Part-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester 323 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
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⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
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⏱️ Application Start Winter
01.06.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.08.

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Language Requirements

CEFR C1
IELTS 7
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT 95

UNIcert® III or IV certificate TOEFL® Internet-Based Test (iBT) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with at least 95 points Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE) with at least 180 points IELTS “Academic” or IELTS Online with at least 7 points in every test component Proof of completion of a program of study at a recognized university with English as the exclusive language of instruction. Suitable certificates or documents to prove an English-language program of study include the degree certificate, a transcript of records, a diploma supplement, regulations concerning access to and conduct of studies, or comparable evidence. Certificate of the higher education entrance qualification obtained for an Englishlanguage course of education in a country that has English as an official language Pearson Test of English - PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online with at least 76 points Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Qualification 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. We strongly recommend that your prior studies included preliminary courses in probability and statistics. 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 complete gaps in the other respective discipline. The program additionally requires proof of good English-language skills corresponding at least to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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