MSc Data Science

MSc Data Science is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at hamburg-university-of-technology in Hamburg, Germany. It takes 2 years (4 semesters), with intakes in October; non-EU applicants apply 1 December to 1 March.

hamburg-university-of-technology is a public institution, ranked 551–600 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €780 a year, about ₹82,680. Over 2 years that is roughly €1,560 (≈ ₹1.7 lakh) before any yearly increase.

No tuition fee; this is the semester contribution of about €390 ×2 (TUHH guide, 2026), including a public transport ticket

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Germany as a whole: €12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at hamburg-university-of-technology for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's in a closely related subject with very good grades. Many programmes set minimum credits in maths and core subjects.
• Do the online pre-check first; it gives you the code you need for the online application. You can apply to only one master's per application period.
• TUHH does not use uni-assist and charges no application fee.
• Applicants with an Indian degree must upload an APS certificate with the application.
• International master's open for October only, with applications from 1 December to 1 February or 1 March. Computer Science and Electrical Engineering also have an April intake.

For this course: Taught in English. TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS Academic 6.5 (also Cambridge CAE/CPE, telc C1 or UNIcert III), per TUHH's 2026 application guide. Needs a data science or similar degree with strong computer science and maths..

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This course starts in: October; non-EU applicants apply 1 December to 1 March.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Germany, then arrange accommodation.

• CV
• Bachelor's certificate (or provisional certificate) with grade average
• Full transcript of records
• Official explanation of your university's grading system, including the minimum pass grade
• Proof of English
• ECTS form (completed in the portal)
• Module handbook or detailed course descriptions
• APS certificate

• DAAD scholarships

  Master's and doctoral students

  Value: Monthly stipend; amount depends on the programme

  TUHH's application guide points applicants to the DAAD database. DAAD scholarship holders may also be exempt from the APS requirement.

  Official page

Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH, or TU Hamburg) is a young public technical university, founded in 1978. It has about 7,400 students, 111 professors and six schools covering civil and environmental engineering, electrical engineering and computer science, process engineering, mechanical engineering, and management sciences and technology.

TUHH is small for a German technical university, which means smaller classes and close contact with staff. It is known for process and chemical engineering, mechatronics, maritime and aviation engineering, and data science, and it works closely with Hamburg's port, aviation and logistics industries.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Germany

• MSc Business Intelligence and Process Managementberlin-school-of-economics-and-law3 semesters (4 with 180 ECTS entry) · €760 / year
• MSc Data Sciencebielefeld-university2 years (4 semesters) · €703 / year
• MSc Applied Economics and Data Sciencecarl-von-ossietzky-university-of-oldenburg2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €916 / year
• MSc Data Science for Society and Businessconstructor-university2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €23,850 / year
• MSc Data Engineeringconstructor-university2 years (full time) · €23,850 / year
• MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciencedeggendorf-institute-of-technology4 semesters (2 years); joint degree with the University of South Bohemia · €1,164 / year

More courses at hamburg-university-of-technology

• MSc Computer Science2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €780 / year
• MSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €780 / year
• MSc Information and Communication Systems2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €780 / year
• MSc Mechatronics2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €780 / year
• MSc Microelectronics and Microsystems2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €780 / year
• MSc Mechanical Engineering and Management2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) · €780 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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