Master of Science in Data Science and Machine Learning
English-taught master's curriculum covering deep learning, statistical inference, distributed stream computing, and scalable big data algorithms at Campus Griebnitzsee.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or closely related field with 2.5 German grade or better
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Proof of extensive coursework in linear algebra, algorithms, and probability
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Paid student research assistant (HiWi) positions paying €13.50–€17.00 per hour
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (Only €316 semester contribution including public transit)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Potsdam documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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