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MScRestricted admission
Master
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (450 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Data Science (MSc)
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Fields of study
Data Science(Computer Science & IT)
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Data Science (MSc) at Bielefeld University
English language
IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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Proof is deemed to have been provided if the applicant has obtained his or her study qualification or degree qualifying for a profession from an English-speaking institution or if he or she has a language certificate (in particular TOEFL (72 points or more in the internet-based test, which uses a point scale of 0-120), telc, IELTS, UNIcert, Cambridge Certificate) generally recognised by German universities, which proves at least a language level of level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages, or a comparable certificate.
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German language
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German language skills are beneficial for studying, but do not have to be proven. The experience of past cohorts shows that basic knowledge of the German language (at least level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL)) makes a strong contribution to the successful completion of the degree programme.
Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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In order to gain access to the Master's programme, a successful completion (usually a Bachelor's degree) of a qualified previous programme of study with at least a six-semester standard period of study must be proven. Qualified is a degree lasting at least six semesters with at least 50 LP/ECTS in computer science, statistics and/or mathematics, with at least 10 ECTS each in mathematics (linear algebra, analysis) and fundamentals of computer science and 5 ECTS in statistics with formal methodological content. Any other acquired knowledge and qualifications can be taken into account.
'-Qualified is a degree lasting at least six semesters with at least 50 LP/ECTS in computer science,
-statistics and/or mathematics, with at least 10 ECTS each in mathematics (linear algebra, analysis) and fundamentals of computer science and 5 ECTS in statistics with formal methodological content. Any other acquired knowledge and qualifications can be taken into account.
Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Not Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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GRE
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GMAT
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APS verification
APS certificate
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Prerequisites
1\. In order to gain access to the Master's programme, a successful completion (usually a Bachelor's degree) of a qualified previous programme of study with at least a six-semester standard period of study must be proven.
2\. Qualified is a degree lasting at least six semesters with at least 50 LP/ECTS in computer science, statistics and/or mathematics, with at least 10 ECTS each in mathematics (linear algebra, analysis) and fundamentals of computer science and 5 ECTS in statistics with formal methodological content. Any other acquired knowledge and qualifications can be taken into account.
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programs at Berufsakademien are bachelor degrees from Equivalent to universities.
3\. German language skills are conducive to study; for enrollment will be on their proof but waived
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Data Science (MSc)
Programme-specific documents
1.Passport Copy.
2.Certificate of Entrance Qualification.
3.Degree Certificate and Transcript.
4.CV.
5.English language Certificate.
6. LOR
7. SOP
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Data Science (MSc) at Bielefeld University
Application procedure
Once you have determined that you meet all the requirements for the relevant course, you will have access to the online application form. Before you start, please make sure that you have all the information listed here that is required for the application process:
Personal data (name, date of birth, address, ...)
School education (graduation date, grade, ...)
If applicable, information about your first degree (name of the university, degree, ...)
All documents (certificates etc. as scanned PDF)
Attention: You can access the stored information at any time as long as you have not submitted your application. To be able to access the online application again, you must register and log in with your login and password. You can complete applications that have already been started or track the status of your current application(s).
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Estimated time
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Complexity
LowAddress
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Bielefeld University
student Affairs Office
International students
PO Box 10 01 31
D-33501 Bielefeld
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
450 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,804 – 12,804 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
As education is fully subsidised by the government, there are no tuition fees at public universities in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
3%
2 accepted out of 78 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0
Based on 78 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
Based on 78 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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