Hertie School of Governance

Data Science for Public Policy

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Computer Science, Business Administration, Mathematics, Data Science, Economic and Public Policy
M.Sc.
Degree
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 01 May
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
8625€
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter semester
Application:
directly at the University
Study mode:
On campus
Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
Tuition: 17,250 € per year.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Previous Degree

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
Required ECTS credits: 180.

Language Requirements

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

languageEnglish
TOEFL iBT
min 100
IELTS
min 7
TOEFL pBT
min 600
TOEFL CBT
min 250
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Specification: At least C.
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: At least B.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
Non-native speakers can waive the English test if they have earned an undergraduate degree at an academic institution where the official language of instruction is English. Applicants holding only a master’s degree from an English-speaking graduate school cannot waive the test.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Special Deadline Case:
Winter semester: Priority deadline: February 1st.

Application Procedure & Selection

Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none

Application Documents

Please upload the following required supporting documents to the online application portal:

  1. Your current CV indicating your academic background, work experience, and voluntary activities. Please do not include a photo on your CV.
  2. A letter of motivation explaining your specific interest in the study program and how it relates to your professional aspirations. Your letter should be 500-900 words.
  3. Copies of official academic transcripts of all attended universities. Every transcript must include a transcript key (an explanation of the grading system). If not in English, a certified translation into English is required. Hard copies are not required until after acceptance into the program.
  4. A copy of an English proficiency certificate (for non-native speakers). See the language requirements for more information. Please note that English test results can be provided after you submit your application to the Hertie School. You must send the certificate to the admissions team per e-mail at grad-admissions[at]hertie-school[dot]org. The deadline to submit the English test results is June 1st.

All documents, including letters of reference, must be submitted in .pdf format.

Further Information

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