DE #1
QS World #28
Star rating 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1868
84 Best Data Science Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Data Science, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
84 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #2
QS World #47
Star rating 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1386
DE #4
QS World #98
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1948
DE #5
QS World #99
Star rating 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1870
DE #6
QS World #119
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1825
DE #7
QS World #120
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1810
DE #8
QS World #147
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1879
DE #9
QS World #179
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1457
DE #10
QS World #191
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1477
DE #11
QS World #191
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1919
DE #12
QS World #201
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1737
DE #13
QS World #226
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1828
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Data Science?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, Heidelberg University, Freie Universität Berlin. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Data Science cost in Germany?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Data Science in Germany?▾
Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Data Science at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Data Science at Master's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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