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Leipzig University

Leipzig, Saxony, GermanyReviewed 23 October 2026

Leipzig's Data Science master's develops applied skills in large-scale data management, analysis and machine learning.

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Leipzig's Data Science master's develops applied skills in large-scale data management, analysis and machine learning. It is a German-taught programme with some English teaching, rather than an English-only international degree.

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  1. Data Science (M.Sc.)
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Academic eligibility

  • Applicants normally hold a recognised bachelor's degree in computer science, business informatics or data science.
  • An alternative degree must include at least 20 ECTS in mathematics or theoretical computing and 40 ECTS in core computing and programming, with the specified module coverage.
  • The faculty assesses subject suitability using transcripts and module descriptions.

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Language requirements

  • International applicants need German at C1 level and English at B2 level.
  • A qualifying English test alone does not replace the German requirement for this programme.

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Study intakes

  • Winter and summer entry.
  • The standard full-time course lasts four semesters; part-time study is also listed.

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Application deadlines

  • For applicants with a foreign university degree, the department lists uni-assist windows of 6 April to 31 May for winter entry and 1 November to 31 December for summer entry.
  • These are recurring windows without a year printed in the table.
  • Confirm the intended cycle and complete the separate subject-suitability check in time; domestic dates differ.

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International tuition

  • There is no general tuition charge for a first consecutive Data Science master's, including for international students.
  • The winter 2026/27 standard semester contribution is EUR 332.30; new students also pay EUR 10 for the UniCard.
  • Long-term-study or second-degree fees can apply in specified cases.
  • Contributions and personal living costs must be budgeted separately.

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Scholarships & funding

  • International students may apply for Leipzig's Deutschlandstipendium, which selects high-achieving and engaged students.
  • External DAAD funding and occasional short-term support have separate conditions and calls.
  • A listing is not an award or guaranteed funding for the whole degree.

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What can international students study at Leipzig University?

Selected programme options include Data Science (M.Sc.). These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Leipzig University?

Applicants normally hold a recognised bachelor's degree in computer science, business informatics or data science. An alternative degree must include at least 20 ECTS in mathematics or theoretical computing and 40 ECTS in core computing and programming, with the specified module coverage. The faculty assesses subject suitability using transcripts and module descriptions. International applicants need German at C1 level and English at B2 level. A qualifying English test alone does not replace the German requirement for this programme.

How much are international tuition fees at Leipzig University?

There is no general tuition charge for a first consecutive Data Science master's, including for international students. The winter 2026/27 standard semester contribution is EUR 332.30; new students also pay EUR 10 for the UniCard. Long-term-study or second-degree fees can apply in specified cases. Contributions and personal living costs must be budgeted separately. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Leipzig University?

For applicants with a foreign university degree, the department lists uni-assist windows of 6 April to 31 May for winter entry and 1 November to 31 December for summer entry. These are recurring windows without a year printed in the table. Confirm the intended cycle and complete the separate subject-suitability check in time; domestic dates differ. Winter and summer entry. The standard full-time course lasts four semesters; part-time study is also listed. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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