Masters

Mathematical Data Science

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus

Cottbus, Germany

Program Overview

In 1987, a famous British statistician, George Box, proclaimed, “Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful”. Today, companies like OpenAI or Google don’t fiddle...

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Financials

Tuition FeesNone
Living Expenses11904 euros (living expense) plus semester contribution
Note: Most public universities in Germany are tuition-free. You only pay a semester contribution (~EUR 300) which usually includes a public transport ticket.
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Intakes and Duration

Intake Season

Winter (October); Summer (April)

Duration

4 semesters

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Career Outcomes

Software EngineerData ScientistMachine Learning EngineerSystems EngineerIT Consultant

You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.

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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.

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Language & Exams

Teaching Language

English

A certificate of proficiency in English must be provided. Accepted tests and minimum scores include: a TOEFL certificate, minimum score of 79 points (iBT) an IELTS certificate, minimum 6.0 a Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (minimum grade B) a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (minimum grade C) a UNIcert certificate, minimum grade II Applicants with a higher education entrance qualification from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain including Northern Ireland, or the United States of America do not have to submit separate proof of English language skills. Applicants who completed a secondary level degree in English in Germany or in one of the above mentioned countries are also exempted from presenting a formal English language certificate. Applicants who have acquired their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or at a German school abroad can also submit a certificate of higher education entrance qualification that shows English language skills at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This proof can be provided, for example, by presenting an A-level certificate with corresponding confirmation from the school or by providing a document issued by the Ministry of Education in the respective federal state. This certificate must confirm that the required level of English (minimum of B2/CEFR) has been achieved. German language skills are not required for admission to this study programme.

IELTS required (IELTS 6.0 overall)Language certification required
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Requirements

Academic Admission

Enrolment in the Master's programme in Mathematical Data Science requires proof of a Bachelor's degree with at least 180 credit points in a mathematical or mathematics-related degree programme, particularly in the fields of Mathematics or Business Mathematics. The degree is sufficiently close in content if the courses have a comparable scope to the Bachelor's degree programmes in Mathematics or Business Mathematics at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

APS Certificate

An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.

IELTS Score

IELTS 6.0 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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