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University of the Saarland
Saarbrücken
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Subjects: Data Science;Artificial Intelligence;Technology
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
Students tackle concrete questions and problems in subjects like computer linguistics, physics, material sciences, chemistry, psychology, and biology. Handling sensitive data means IT security, law, data protection, philosophy, and ethics are crucial in this course of study. An industrial internship and a master internship in a research group can be part of the elective requirements. Professors from Saarland University's Department of Computer Science and Department of Language Science and Technology, along with scientists from six renowned research centers on campus, teach in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program. These experts conduct application-oriented research in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data, preparing you thoroughly for the digital future's challenges.
Program Information
| Study Location | Saarbrücken |
| Start Semester | Summer, Winter |
| Study Form | Full-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 | 362 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | C1 |
| IELTS | 7 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | 95 |
Advanced proficiency in English (level C1)
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a German university (at least 180 CP) or an equivalent qualification from a foreign university in computer science, informatics or a related field Advanced proficiency in English (level C1) Personal statement written by the applicant and two letters of recommendation written by referees who know the applicant academically to give evidence of the applicant's particular interest in the subject A level of knowledge and competence that corresponds to that acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Saarland University. Specifically, this requires applicants to show that they have the necessary level of expertise in the following areas: Mathematics (discrete mathematics, real analysis and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, stochastics, statistics) Theoretical informatics (complexity theory, computability) Practical informatics (functional and object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, databases) Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining
Document Requirements
Personal statement of interest and letters of recommendation Curriculum vitae (CV) Certificates attesting to the fulfillment of the language requirements Aditionally, you have to upload the following documents as a single PDF document: School-leaving certificate giving you the right of entry to higher education in your home country with individual grades Bachelor's degree (If you are not finished with your bachelor's degree yet, you should upload preliminary documents instead) Transcript of academic records
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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