Data Science
University of Regensburg
Program Overview
Data scientist, AI expert, data engineer, data analyst – you can be all of these with your degree from the Master's degree programme in Data Science. In addition, all doors are open to you in application fields of data science, such as biomedical research, the technology industry, business or other future-oriented fields. Your MSc in Data Science will prepare you to develop innovative solutions for complex problems and to work in an interdisciplinary field. During your studies, you can deepen or expand your knowledge in advanced topics of statistics and machine learning and specialise in specific areas of application. The degree programme is divided into: a compulsory area (including Master's thesis) (min. 66 ECTS [European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System]) the compulsory elective area "Machine Learning and Statistics" (min. 12 ECTS) the compulsory elective area "Specialisation" (at least 42 ECTS) Not to be missed: the compulsory area Advanced knowledge of current trends in deep learning and reinforcement learning is essential for us when studying data science. You will acquire this at the beginning of your studies in the lecture "Modern Machine Learning" with associated lab (6 ECTS). Two elective modules allow you to complete courses from computer and data science or from other subject areas according to your own interests (12 ECTS each). The compulsory area is completed by a seminar on current topics in data science (6 ECTS) and the Master's thesis module (30 ECTS). It all comes down to the core: the compulsory machine learning and statistics elective area You choose modules worth at least 12 ECTS from 11 planned modules, all of which are dedicated to central topics in data science and machine learning. Examples of modules are Statistical Machine Learning, Advanced Statistics I and II, Advanced Explainable AI, Advanced Data Engineering, Digital Image Processing – AI-based approaches, etc. Whatever you want: the specialisation elective area You can choose from four specialisations during your studies. You must choose one of these as a specialisation by completing modules amounting to at least 42 ECTS from the specialisation (according to specified regulations). You can choose between the specialisations: Machine Learning and Statistics Computational Life Sciences Human-Centred Data Science Information Systems In all specialisations, there is a compulsory elective area, so that you can also choose modules within a specialisation according to your interests. The choice of a specialisation is mandatory.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €105,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Adequate English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) are required. Applicants must provide proof of this by means of a recognised language test such as the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL) (at least 79 points) or the "International English Language Testing System" (IELTS) (at least 6.5 points) or equivalent proof. If the final thesis (Bachelor's thesis) was written in English, this is also a proof of adequate English language skills. If the language of instruction during your studies was English, you will still need to provide proof of language proficiency (language test certificate or thesis). Only applicants with English as their first language are exempt from providing proof of English language skills. In this case, it is sufficient to upload a copy of your passport. No knowledge of German is required, but it is recommended that students acquire a knowledge of German during their studies.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
If you want to study the MSc Data Science at the University of Regensburg, you should have: a Bachelor's degree with a final grade of 2.5 or better (or at least 138 ECTS in your current Bachelor's degree with a provisional final grade of 2.5 or better) If you have not already studied data science or computer science in your Bachelor's degree, but are burning with interest in data science, you can be admitted if you fulfil the other requirements. completed credits from the field of data science amounting to 30 ECTS and from the field of mathematics amounting to 18 ECTS (With a total of 30 ECTS from data science and mathematics, you can be conditionally admitted.) proof of English at level B2 CEFR or a Bachelor's thesis written in English (details below) If the language of instruction during your studies was English, you will still need to provide proof of language proficiency (language test certificate or thesis). Only applicants with English as their first language are exempt from providing proof of English language skills. In this case, it is sufficient to upload a copy of your passport. If you have not completed your undergraduate degree in a signatory country of the Lisbon Recognition Convention , you must also prove your academic knowledge by passing the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. Further details on the requirements as well as further information on the admission procedure, deadlines and necessary documents are available on our website .
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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