Taught course

Data Science

Institution
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Qualifications
BSc

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor´s degree in computer science with at least 180 ECTS.
  • The average grade must be 2.5 or better.
  • Successful evidence of aptitude is provided by the department as part of an aptitude test.
  • Qualified English language skills, which are usually proven by a TOEFL test (computer-based at least 213 points, paper-based at least 550 points, internet-based at least 85 points). Alternatively, an IELTS test with a score of band 6.5 or higher is also accepted.

Months of entry

April, October

Course content

The Master's programme "Data Science M.Sc." builds on the computer science knowledge acquired in your Bachelor's programme and requires basic knowledge of object-oriented programming and databases.

Personal conditions
  • You enjoy working in international employees and have good English skills
  • You are interested in analysing complex data sets and extracting innovative solutions
  • You have a feeling for the sensitive handling of data security and ethics
  • You like to understand interrelationships in detail and want to systematically develop data-based solutions
  • You want to expand your technical and methodological knowledge in dealing with data processing and analysis
Offers at the department
  • Small groups for seminars, practice classes and internships
  • State-of-the-art technical equipment
  • Personally approachable professors
  • Fixed contact persons for all questions relating to university studies
  • Student representation: student association

Information for international students

International students have to apply by November 1st for the summer semester intake (classes start in April) or by May 31st for the winter semester intake (classes start in October).

On the admissions website https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/study/master you can find all the information and step-by-step explanations on how to apply.

Fees and funding

UK students
no fees
International students
no fees

As a public university in Germany´s federal state of Hessen, Fulda University of Applied Scienes does not charge tuition fees. Students "only" have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 330€ per semester as well as cover their living costs. On this website you can find an overview of what costs to expect https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/international/costs-and-funding

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • BSc
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Phone
+49 661 9640-3010