Data Science and Software Development

Requirements

1. Letter of motivation. When writing your letter of motivation, ask yourself the following questions:
   1. Why have I chosen Constructor University to continue my education?
   2. Why should I be admitted to my chosen master's program?
   3. Which qualities make me an exceptional candidate?
   4. Please limit your letter of motivation to 1 page and follow the guidelines of a formal letter.
2. Curriculum Vitae CV. Make sure your CV describes your academic and professional information, extracurricular and voluntary activities. If you don’t have any professional experience, you can describe academic projects you were part of during your studies.
3. Two letters of recommendation (optional/upon request). Letters of recommendation typically come from professors, lecturers, project supervisors, or employers. The purpose of a letter of recommendation is to explain and confirm the academic and/or professional skills, that have become apparent to the issuer of the letter during the time they knew you.
   All letters must be duly signed and if possible sealed by the issuer.
   The content of both letters cannot be identical.
   Certifications of employment or studies are not valid.
   Make sure that letters explicitly say your name, the name of the issuer, and his/her contact information.
4. Bachelor's transcript in English or German. If you have not received your final transcript, please submit your most updated transcript or official mark sheets of all completed semesters. If your bachelor's transcript is not written in English or German, make sure to submit the original document along with its official translation.
   Please keep in mind these guidelines for your bachelor's transcript:
   1. The translation must be done by a certified translator, a translation done by yourself is not valid.
   2. If your transcript is composed of several pages, make sure to send them in order and to include all semesters.
   3. If your transcript contains an explanation of the grading system or GPA calculation regulations, please include it too.
   4. E-transcripts can be submitted to us and issued by official digital credential services (e.g. parchment).
5. Bachelor's degree certificate in English or German. Please submit your provisional certificate if you have already graduated but have not received your bachelor's diploma. If you have not graduated yet, please submit your latest enrollment certificate confirming the semester you are currently studying and if possible the potential graduation date.
   Please keep in mind these guidelines for your bachelor's degree:
   1. The translation must be done by a certified translator, a translation done by yourself is not valid.
6. English language proficiency test. See language requirements for more information.