MSc Data Science

MSc Data Science is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at university-of-europe-for-applied-sciences in Potsdam, Germany. It takes 1–2 years (60, 90 or 120 ECTS), with intakes in January, March, July or September.

university-of-europe-for-applied-sciences is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €12,550 a year, about ₹13.3 lakh.

'From' yearly price on the programme page (T&Cs and current saving offers apply; UE does not split EU and non-EU fees here). Confirm your exact fee with UE. UE's programme list shows a lower 'from' price of €8,158 a year

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 university-of-europe-for-applied-sciences for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A completed bachelor's degree; MBA programmes ask for at least 180 ECTS and one year of work experience after the degree.
• Tech master's ask for basic statistics (at least 3 ECTS) or a UE pre-master course; DevOps also asks for basic object-oriented programming.
• English at B2, which may be checked in the interview.
• Non-EU applicants pay a reservation fee of at least €1,500 after acceptance, deducted from tuition.
• Indian applicants need an APS certificate for the student visa.

For this course: English at B2 or above (no fixed test score stated; may be checked at interview).

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

This course starts in: January, March, July or September.

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.

• Completed admission form
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript (or Class 12 marksheet for bachelor's)
• Proof of English
• CV
• Copy of passport
• Portfolio (some design and digital programmes)
• APS certificate

• UE Scholarships

  Bachelor's and master's applicants

  Value: Partial scholarships; amounts not published on the fees page

  Awarded each semester for one year; needs a motivation letter and/or creative proof depending on the programme. Cannot be combined with other price advantages.

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• Academic merit saving

  All applicants

  Value: Depends on your grade point average

  Applied to tuition based on your previous grades; terms apply.

  Official page

• Refer-a-Friend

  All applicants

  Value: €500 for the referrer and €500 for the new student

  Terms in UE's Refer-a-Friend scheme apply.

  Official page

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences and one of the few system-accredited private universities in Germany. It began in Iserlohn and now teaches about 7,800 students from more than 140 nationalities on campuses in Berlin, Hamburg, Iserlohn, Potsdam and Dubai.

UE teaches business, sport, tech and software, art and design, and health and psychology. Its tech master's (Data Science, DevOps, Robotics Engineering, Digital Transformations) run at the Innovation Hub in Potsdam, on the SAP 'Think Campus' about 25 minutes from Berlin.

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 university-of-europe-for-applied-sciences

• MSc DevOps1–2 years (60, 90 or 120 ECTS) · €8,158 / year
• MSc Robotics Engineering1–2 years (60, 90 or 120 ECTS; 120 ECTS takes 2 years) · €8,158 / year
• MSc Digital Transformations1–2 years (Fast Track 60 or 90 ECTS; Standard Track 120 ECTS) · €8,158 / year
• MBA Financial Management18 months (3 semesters, 90 ECTS) · €8,590 / year
• MBA Digital Technology18 months (3 semesters, 90 ECTS) · €8,590 / year
• BSc Digital Business & Data Science3 years (180 ECTS) · €6,662 / 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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