Start your career in Data Science
Master (M.Sc.) of Data Science
Start a new career – or advance in your current one - in Data Science, on campus in Germany, and build a future-proof career in an in-demand profession. Earn an M.Sc. degree in Data Science from Germany’s largest university.
Start your career in Data Science
Master (M.Sc.) of Data Science
Start a career in Data Science, from the comfort of your own home, and build a future-proof career in an in-demand profession. Earn an M.Sc. degree in Data Science from Germany’s largest university, 100% online.
Accredited, globally recognised degrees
Rated 5 stars for our online learning, among the best in the world
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WES Canada U.S. recognised: our grads can work/study in both countries
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Globally recognised for our quality-assured digital education
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Enhanced research opportunities help IU provide the very best to you
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Our teaching and faculty meet European educational standards
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Academically top ranked in Germany with 6 out of 25 categories won
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Reaccredited until 2026 for our competency in teaching and research
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First-class study programmes with a recommendation rate of 96%
Your digital learning journey with personal support
All programmes are state accredited and recognized internationally. That's why 100,000+ students have put their trust in IU.
Benefit from 18-month post study job seeker’s visa as an IU student learning on campus and begin your career in Germany.
With IU you choose what, how and where you study. And depending on your preferred study format you can even start your first step towards your new career right away.
Our practice-oriented study programmes prepare you for your future career. This is why 94% of IU graduates find a job within 3 months after graduation.
Start your master in Data Science
In this age of digitalisation, Data Science is playing an increasingly important role in the media landscape and social discourse. Exciting use cases, technological innovations, or controversial discussions: it’s not always easy to keep track. Experts are therefore indispensable when it comes to developing and testing hypotheses.
Our Master in Data Science focuses primarily on current developments in software and infrastructure engineering, as well as on Big Data technology. You’ll learn to fully develop your problem-solving skills and take a methodical, focused, and logical approach to data science problems.
In order to best prepare you for the international job market, all of our study programmes are offered 100% in English.
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Your degree summed up
All the important details about the programmes
60 or 120 ECTS
Language
English
Starting from € 299 (US$ 329)* per month
*based on the exchange rate from 01.07.2023 09:05 AM (CEST)
Discounts
Discounts and promotions are available on a seasonal basis
Online application
No application fees
any time
Duration
12 - 48 months (depending on time model)
60 or 120 ECTS
Language
English
Starting from € 497 (US$ 548)* per month
*based on the exchange rate from 01.07.2023 09:05 AM (CEST)
Discounts
Discounts and promotions are available on a seasonal basis
Online application
No application fees
April, October
Duration
12 - 24 months (depending on time model)
Start your career in Germany
As a graduate of this programme, you’ll be eligible for an 18-month visa to Germany - so you can look for your first job in peace.
Start your new life in Germany: Study on campus at IU
- A mix of online self-study and on-campus learning (2-3 days per week) in Germany
- Full time only
- 2-4 intakes per year – programme dependent
- Pre-set study sequence with some flexibility online
- All programmes taught in English
Other perks:
- Free online German language course
- Online career services, job listings platform & virtual networking events
- Internship module (optional)
- 18-month post-study visa eligibility
Access our exclusive career services
From the day you enrol at IU, we’re dedicated to helping you fulfil your professional goals. The IU Career Office will support you with exclusive online career services such as our job listings platform, live prep trainings, networking events, 1-on-1 career coaching, and more!
JobTeaser Online Platform
Our exclusive careers platform includes:
- Over 130,000 job and internship offers*
- 2,700+ international company contacts*
- Company reviews from other students
- Registration for IU career events & trainings
- Tips, tricks, and useful links for your job search and application
*The numbers reflected above are subject to changes.
1:1 Session and Career Talks
You can book a virtual one to one session with a career advisor who will provide you with the best recommendation for your career.
In addition, we’re hosting weekly events where you can:
- Be in direct contact with companies and recruiters
- Get company and recruiting insights
- Access job and internship opportunities
- Network with professionals in diverse industries
Career Prep Trainings
We’ll help you prepare for your job hunt with:
- Career planning and job search strategies
- CV and cover letter how-to's
- Interview techniques
- Salary negotiations
- Insights about the German business culture
All our study programmes include the following benefits
- Teaching and study material
- Marking of your end-of-module exams
- 1-month trial
- Monthly live and recorded tutorials
- Use of the online campus
- Individual study coaching
- Online exams
- Career coaching
- Learn English for free
- Teaching and study material
- Marking of your end-of-module exams
- Individual study coaching
- Online exams
- Career coaching
- Learn English for free
- On-campus tutorials, 2-3x week
- Access to all on-campus services
A cutting-edge online learning experience
With the IU digital learning platform, you decide when and how you want to study.
Get instant access to a wide variety of innovative learning tools and resources, from the comfort of your couch.
Use innovative technology to build the study schedule that works best for you, and ace your studies.
You’ll also get a free MS Office package for the entire duration of your studies.
Students with a registered address in the EU will also receive a free iPad to use during their studies
Plus, there’s a bonus: when you use our e-tools, we convert the resources you save in green energy by planting trees.
Why IU is the best choice
Schedule when you want to learn and study 100% online. At IU you have the possibility to complete your degree fully from home, whether full-time or part-time. You can even take your exams online whenever it suits you.
IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised in the EU.
We provide you with innovative learning tools, digital study material, tutorial videos, student advice and support, and forums to exchange with other students. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions. Our study coaches are also available to help at any time.
Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of specialisations you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.
By combining in-person tutorials 2-3 times per week with 24/7 access to online study materials, you get to benefit from a more flexible study schedule. This allows you to work alongside your studies, or combine other activities, with relative ease.
IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised in the EU.
We provide you with innovative learning tools, intimate campuses, easy access to lecturers, live teaching sessions, student advice services, and career support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions – and so are our study coaches.
Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of specialisations you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.
Accredited and certified university
Our aim is to prepare you for the international job market. That is why every study programme we offer is state-approved, bears the seal of the German Accreditation Council and is globally recognised. When you study with IU, you will be assured of top-quality education.
Join thousands of international IU graduates
94 % of IU's graduates find a job within the first three months of graduating
Our degrees are supervised and accredited to match international education standards, and are therefore recognised around the world.
Your studies at IU are designed to offer the best value for your future career:
- Practical work-skills
- Industry proven experience
- Latest professional developments
An IU degree is proof for any potential employer that you’re ready to excel in your area of expertise.
That’s why 94% of IU graduates find a job within 3 months of graduating.
What our students say
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“With the IU Master, I was able to acquire valuable strategic-global leadership skills that are very much in demand in today's jobs.”
Doreen Richter
Graduate
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“I chose IU International University of Applied Sciences because it is the most flexible of all the online universities I looked at.”
Marie Arnold
Online student
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“I wanted to make a career change but to still be able to apply the knowledge I've gained to my work.”
Anne-Kathrin Gansebohm
Online student