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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
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OV Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg logo

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt · Public University

DE #43 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1993
38
TC Technische Universität Chemnitz logo

Technische Universität Chemnitz

Chemnitz, Saxony · Public University

DE #44 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1836
39
TI Technische Universität Ilmenau logo

Technische Universität Ilmenau

Ilmenau, Thuringia · Public University

DE #45 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1894
40
HO University of Hohenheim logo

University of Hohenheim

Hohenheim, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #47 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1818
41
PA University of Passau logo

University of Passau

Passau, Bavaria · Public University

DE #48 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1973
42
TB Technische Universität Braunschweig logo

Technische Universität Braunschweig

Braunschweig, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #49 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1745
43
PA Paderborn University logo

Paderborn University

Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #50 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1972
44
AU University of Augsburg logo

University of Augsburg

Augsburg, Bavaria · Public University

DE #51 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1970
45
OS Osnabrück University logo

Osnabrück University

Osnabrück, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #52 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1974
46
SI University of Siegen logo

University of Siegen

Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #53 QS World #801 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1972
47
RO University of Rostock logo

University of Rostock

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Public University

DE #54 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1419
48
GR University of Greifswald logo

University of Greifswald

Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Public University

DE #56 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1456

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Data Science?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Technische Universität Chemnitz, Technische Universität Ilmenau. 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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