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MS in Data Science in Germany 2027: Top Universities

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MS in Data Science in Germany 2027: Top Universities

Last Updated: October 25, 2026

QUICK ANSWER: Can I do an MS in Data Science in Germany as an Indian student? Yes. Our database lists 75 English-taught Master's programmes in data science, data engineering or data analytics. Most public universities charge no tuition, but TUM charges non-EU students €6,000 a semester and Baden-Württemberg universities €1,500. You need a Bachelor's with enough maths and programming, usually IELTS 6.5, and APS. After graduating you get 18 months to find a job.

Germany is a strong choice for data science if you want a low-cost, research-led degree and are willing to learn German alongside it. This guide shows real programmes with their published requirements, what admission looks like, what it costs, and what happens after you graduate.

All programme data below comes from our database of 2,507 English-taught Master's programmes, built from DAAD, Hochschulkompass and university websites (checked 24 October 2026). Always confirm on the university's own page before you apply.

Which German universities offer English-taught Data Science Master's?

A selection of public universities, with what each programme publishes:

University	Programme	City	IELTS minimum	Tuition (non-EU)	Winter intake deadline
TU Munich (TUM)	Data Engineering and Analytics	Garching	6.5	€6,000 a semester	31 May
TU Munich (TUM)	Mathematics in Data Science	Garching	6.5	€6,000 a semester	1 Feb to 31 May
University of Regensburg	Data Science	Regensburg	6.5	None	1 June
RWTH Aachen	Data Science	Aachen	5.5	None	See university
TU Dortmund	Data Science	Dortmund	5.5	None	4 Jan to 15 May
TU Braunschweig	Data Science	Braunschweig	6.5	None	1 Feb to 15 Mar
Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)	Data Science	Hamburg	6.5	None	1 March
University of Göttingen	Applied Data Science	Göttingen	6.5	None	1 May
Saarland University	Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	Saarbrücken	7.0	None	See university
Free University Berlin	Data Science	Berlin	7.0	None	See university
TU Ilmenau	Data Science	Ilmenau	7.0	None	See university
KIT Karlsruhe	Computational and Data Science	Karlsruhe	6.5	€1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg)	See university
University of Mannheim	Mannheim Master in Data Science	Mannheim	See university	€1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg)	See university

"None" means no tuition fee. Every student still pays a semester contribution, usually a few hundred euros, which often includes a public transport ticket. See our semester fee guide.

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How do these programmes differ?

The word "data science" covers very different degrees. Read the module handbook before you choose:

Type	What you study	Who it suits	Examples above
Data engineering	Databases, distributed systems, scalable machine learning	CS or IT graduates who like building systems	TUM Data Engineering and Analytics
Mathematical data science	Statistics, optimisation, machine learning theory	Graduates with strong maths	TUM Mathematics in Data Science, KIT
General data science	A mix of statistics, machine learning and computing	CS, IT, ECE, maths or statistics graduates	Regensburg, RWTH, Dortmund, Braunschweig, Göttingen
Applied or domain data science	Data science for business, society, health or earth sciences	Graduates from those fields with some programming	Mannheim, Göttingen Applied Data Science

What are the admission requirements?

Requirement	What universities usually ask	Notes
Bachelor's degree	CS, IT, ECE, maths, statistics or a related field	Programmes check credits in maths and computer science, not only the degree title
Grades	Varies. Regensburg, for example, publishes a German grade of 2.5	Convert your CGPA with our CGPA converter
Maths and programming	Linear algebra, calculus, probability, statistics, programming	Selection programmes often score these modules
English	IELTS 5.5 to 7.0, or TOEFL iBT	For the visa from India, use IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge. PTE and Duolingo are not accepted by the German missions
GRE	Some ask for it. TUM's DEA accepts GRE or GATE	Check each programme
APS certificate	Required for Indian applicants	See our APS guide

Admission types. Some programmes admit everyone who meets the requirements. Others have restricted places or run a selection process that ranks applicants on grades, relevant credits and documents. TUM's programmes and Regensburg use a selection process.

Important

Indian 3-year degrees: many German universities need 180 ECTS for a Master's, and some accept 3-year Bachelor's degrees. Check each programme, and read our guide on German universities that accept a 3-year degree.

How much does it cost?

Cost	Amount	Source
Tuition at most public universities	None	University fee pages
Tuition at TUM (non-EU)	€6,000 a semester for these programmes	TUM
Tuition in Baden-Württemberg (non-EU)	€1,500 a semester	State law
Semester contribution	Usually a few hundred euros	University
Living costs (visa minimum)	€11,904 a year in a blocked account (€992 a month)	German missions in India
Health insurance	Required. Public student insurance is a fixed monthly amount	See our health insurance guide

Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg cost more to live in than the blocked-account minimum. Smaller cities such as Regensburg, Dortmund or Göttingen are closer to it. Compare cities in our cost of living guide.

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Can I work while studying?

Yes. Non-EU students can work 140 full days or 280 half days a year. Student assistant jobs at the university (HiWi) are usually not counted against this limit. The general minimum wage is €13.90 an hour in 2026 and rises to €14.60 from 1 January 2027. Read our part-time jobs guide.

What happens after graduation?

Step	Rule
Job search	Up to 18 months after graduation on a job-seeker residence permit
EU Blue Card	A job matching your degree with a gross salary of at least €50,700 a year in 2026, or €45,934.20 for shortage occupations (including IT and maths) and recent graduates
Settlement permit	With a Blue Card: after 27 months of qualified work with basic German, or 21 months with B1 German
Citizenship	Usually after 5 years of legal residence, with B1 German. The 3-year fast track was abolished in October 2025

Full details, with official salary data, in jobs and salary after a Master's in Germany.

Warning

English-taught degree does not mean English-only job market. Many data roles in Germany, especially outside large international companies and Berlin start-ups, expect German at B1 to B2. Start German in your first semester. Our German classes can get you to A1 or A2 before you fly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need German to study data science in Germany?

Not for the English-taught programmes in this guide. For jobs, B1 to B2 German makes a big difference, because many employers outside big international companies work in German.

Is MS in Data Science free in Germany?

At most public universities there is no tuition, only a semester contribution. TUM charges non-EU students €6,000 a semester for its data science programmes, and universities in Baden-Württemberg, such as KIT and Mannheim, charge €1,500 a semester.

Is a 3-year Indian Bachelor's accepted?

Some universities accept it and others need 180 ECTS or a 4-year degree. Check each programme's admission rules, or ask us to check your transcript.

What IELTS score do I need?

Programmes in this guide ask for between IELTS 5.5 and 7.0. For the visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge certificates, not PTE or Duolingo.

Is GRE required?

Not usually. Some programmes ask for it or recommend it, and TUM's Data Engineering and Analytics accepts GRE or GATE. Check each programme.

How long can I stay after my degree?

You can get a residence permit for up to 18 months to look for a job that matches your degree.

Sources

Programme data: Reknown database of 2,507 English-taught Master's (DAAD International Programmes, Hochschulkompass, university websites), checked 24 October 2026
TUM: Data Engineering and Analytics
University of Regensburg: MSc Data Science
Make it in Germany: EU Blue Card and German Missions in India: Student visa

Planning your Master's in Germany?

Use the free German University Shortlister to find Safe, Target and Ambitious universities for your CGPA, or check whether your subjects match a programme with the module checker.

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