Data Science

Applicants need to have a bachelor’s degree in informatics, Mathematics, or a related field to be admitted to the master’s program Mannheim master's in data science. The degree is considered equivalent if the program of study includes courses equivalent to at least 70 ECTS credits in informatics, mathematics, or statistics

A degree is deemed sufficient if it is recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee. The following requirements must be met:

a total of 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of six semesters,

a total of at least 48 ECTS credits in informatics, mathematics, statistics, or empirical research methods

a final grade of 2.5 or better.

4\. English language skills

In our selection process, we take numerous criteria into account. For more details, please check the selection statutes (see below).

Admission requirements

_If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 130 ECTS credits._

• Completion of a bachelor’s program in Informatics or Mathematics or a related program or a bachelor’s program with courses equivalent to at least 70 ECTS credits in Informatics, Mathematics or Statistics, completed with a grade of “good” or better (equivalent to the German grade of 2.5) at a German higher education institution or abroad (also Berufsakademie) and corresponding to at least 180 ECTS credits or a regular period of study of at least three years.
• Proof of proficiency in [English](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-stud...) (may be submitted by 15 August or 15 January, respectively)

Selection criteria

• The final grade or – for students still completing their degree – the grade average of the bachelor’s program
• Studying abroad
• Essay (in German or English, 5000 words minimum)
• Relevant professional activities

Essay

In addition to your application documents, you must submit an essay in English or German of at least 5,000 words written during the course of studies (e.g. a bachelor’s thesis) with a subject-specific focus on Data Science, Mathematics, Informatics or Statistics. The text must comply with the general rules for academic writing and research.

"The essay should be part of your studies (e.g., bachelor's thesis) with a professional focus on Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics, comprising a minimum of 5000 words. The essay is to be written in English or German and must adhere to the universally accepted rules of academic writing. It doesn’t has to be written as a statement of purpose and you don’t have to write why you are applying.

Regarding the criteria, the generally applicable rules for academic work apply (relevance, timeliness, methodological and content precision, independence, etc.)."

Depending on the master's program you are applying for, you may need to submit [proof of language proficiency](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/the-a-to-z-of-applying/masters-programs-foreign-language-requirements/), a letter of motivation, or tests like the [GMAT](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-stud...) as part of your application. Further details are provided in the [selection statutes](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-stud...) for the degree program you are interested in.

Selection statutes

Under “Admission requirements and selection” we have compiled the most important selection criteria of the program for you. For more detailed explanations of the selection process and the legally binding requirements of the degree program, please refer to the [selection statutes](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/applying/the-a-t...).