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University of Göttingen

Applied Data Scienсе

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Data Science
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 01 May
Summer semester: 01 Nov
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Both semesters)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Both semesters
Mode of admission:
local admission restriction 
Application:
directly at University
Study mode:
On campus

Course Description

The teaching language is English; only a few non-compulsory elective courses are offered in German.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Previous Degree

Bachelor’s degree.

Required ECTS credits: 180. If the degree has not yet been awarded, a minimum of 150 ECTS is required for application.

At least 60 ECTS have to be successfully completed in basic data science methods. This requirement should normally be fulfilled by a bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or a closely related degree program. If you have covered less than 60 ECTS in Data Science methods, you can compensate up to 15 ECTS through additional courses within your master's prοgram.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min C1
Specification: If you prove this level of English, you don't need to prove German language skills.
CEFR English
min B2
Specification: If you prove this level of English and not C1, you need to prove German language skills.
UNIcert
min III
Specification: Equivalent to C1 CEFR.
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: Equivalent to C1 CEFR.
IELTS
min 6.5
Specification: Equivalent to C1 CEFR.
TOEFL iBT
min 95
Specification: Equivalent to C1 CEFR.
PTE Academic
min 76
Specification: Equivalent to C1 CEFR.
UNIcert
min II
Specification: Equivalent to B2 CEFR.
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
Specification: Equivalent to B2 CEFR.
IELTS
min 5.5
Specification: Equivalent to B2 CEFR.
TOEFL iBT
min 81
Specification: Equivalent to B2 CEFR.
PTE Academic
min 59
Specification: Equivalent to B2 CEFR.
languageGerman
DSH
min DSH 2
Specification: Only if you cannot prove English language skills at C1.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
For English at C1: At least two years of residence in an English-speaking country for the purpose of study or work within the three years before receipt of the application for admission, or successful degree earned in a degree program in the English language lasting at least two years, also constitute proof of very good English language proficiency. You can also provide NULTE certificate with min. level of C1. For English at B2: At least one year of residence in an English-speaking country for the purpose of study or work, or an average grade of at least 8 points in the subject of English within the two school years before achieving the university entrance qualification, also constitutes proof of adequate English language proficiency.You can also provide NULTE certificate with min. level of B2. Successful completion of tests may not have taken place more than two years before receipt of the application for admission.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction 
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:

none

Application Documents

For application you have to fill in the provided online application form. To complete the application form, the following documents are required:

  1. Graduation certificate and transcript of records (in one file, German or English) [PDF, PNG, JPG].
  2. Curriculum vitae (CV) in English or German [PDF].
  3. Proof of English proficiency [PDF, PNG, JPG]. See language requirements.
  4. If required: Proof of German proficiency [PDF, PNG, JPG]. See language requirements.
  5. Aptitude test: All international applicants from non-EU countries are required to pass an online aptitude test, which examines basic knowledge in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. At the end of the application period, you will receive an email containing a personal link to the aptitude test and login credentials. The test will take 60 minutes and has to be completed within a few days. The test result will be part of the selection procedure.
  6. International applicants from non-EU countries: A personal statement (up to 300 words) in English or German, addressing your motivation to study Applied Data Science. You should describe due to which skills and personal interests you think you are qualified for the study program.

Please prepare all documents before you start with the online application form. Make sure that the documents are properly formatted and scanned in an appropriate resolution. Furthermore, the document's labelling should be self-explanatory so that it is obvious what the document contains.

Please note: The entire application process is conducted online only. No hard copies are required. Please do not send any documents by mail unless requested to do so.
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