Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
Saarland University · Saarbrücken, Europe
Duration
24 mo
Tuition
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Winter semester
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About this programme
The Saarland Informatics Campus (SIC) at Saarland University is one of the top European locations for studying computer science and starting a scientific career. Along with the professors in Saarland University’s Department of Computer Science and Department of Language Science and Technology, scientists from the Helmholtz Center for Information Security (CISPA), the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), the Center for Bioinformatics Saar, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics and the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems teach in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme. This is a unique combination in Germany! The Master’s programme in "Data Science and Artificial Intelligence" is based on complex data analysis and automation: from mathematics and statistics to machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, data management, modelling, simulation and data visualisation. Techniques from very different disciplines complement each other to analyse data, automate processes, and construct and process models that enable autonomous action. During the first three semesters, students choose lectures and seminars (90 credit points). They can choose courses (core lectures, advanced lectures, and seminars) in their own fields of specialisation. During the fourth semester, every student has to write a thesis (30 credit points). Students are free to choose courses according to their preferences. There is no fixed timetable for courses. Part-time studies are possible. PDF Download
Intakes & deadlines
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Entry requirements
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E.G. TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced PTE Academic: 76 IELTS Academic: 7
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Prerequisites
Requirements for application: Bachelor's degree from a German university (at least 180 CP) or an equivalent qualification from a foreign university in computer science, informatics, or a related field Personal statement written by the applicant and indication of two letters of recommendation by people who know the applicant academically and can give evidence of the applicant's particular interest in the subject A level of knowledge and competence that corresponds to that acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Saarland University. Specifically, this requires applicants to show that they have the necessary level of expertise in the following areas: mathematics (discrete mathematics, real analysis and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, stochastics, statistics) theoretical informatics (complexity theory, computability) practical informatics (functional and object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, databases) machine learning, artificial intelligence, data mining For further information, please read the application rules.
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Tuition is No tuition fee. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Requirements for application: Bachelor's degree from a German university (at least 180 CP) or an equivalent qualification from a foreign university in computer science, informatics, or a related field Personal statement written by the applicant and indication of two letters of recommendation by people who know the applicant academically and can give evidence of the applicant's particular interest in the subject A level of knowledge and competence that corresponds to that acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Saarland University. Specifically, this requires applicants to show that they have the necessary level of expertise in the following areas: mathematics (discrete mathematics, real analysis and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, stochastics, statistics) theoretical informatics (complexity theory, computability) practical informatics (functional and object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, databases) machine learning, artificial intelligence, data mining For further information, please read the application rules. English: E.G. TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced PTE Academic: 76 IELTS Academic: 7.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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