M.Sc in Data Science by IU

No, you cannot skip the pre-requisite course(s) provided by IU.

For admission to the Master’s degree program, candidates must know Programming with Python, Advanced Mathematics, Statistics – Probability and Descriptive Statistics, and Introduction to Computer Science. Candidates must have:

• At least one year of professional experience
• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• English as a medium of instruction

Following is the admission process for this Master’s program:

• Complete the application process by submitting the documents below:
• University degree certificate and transcript record for your bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks
• Medium of instruction letter for English/English as the medium of instruction for bachelor’s degree
• Work experience letter
• Tabular CV
• A copy of identity card or passport
• Candidates are shortlisted by the admission panel based on the application submitted
• Selected candidates will receive an offer of admission that they can accept by paying the program fee

As a part of this Master’s program, you will receive:

• A M.Sc degree from IU, Germany
• IU, Germany Alumni Status
• Become a part of the international student community and global alumni network
• Assistance from the international student career office

After successfully completing Master’s in Data Science program, you will receive a dual degree from IU. For the dual degree, students will need to sign up for this offer within 4 weeks of enrolment.

IELTS is not mandatory. However, proof of your English language skills is required if English is not your native language, or you didn’t graduate from an English-speaking school/university. IU will conduct an English test to check your proficiency in the English language at no cost. A fair understanding of English is mandatory as the complete degree program is delivered in the English language.

Accepted certifications:

• Speexx B2.2 Certificate (complimentary when signing up with IU)​
• TOEFL (min. 80 points)
• IELTS (min. 6.0)
• Duolingo English test (min. 95 points)
• Cambridge Certificate (min. B grade overall)
• Equivalent proof

IU, Germany believes in small class sizes, typically consisting of 30 students. This makes it easier for students to receive the attention they need during learning. IU’s well-established career center helps students in getting jobs. 94% of IU graduates receive job offers within six months of completion of the program.

While knowing German is not mandatory, it is advisable if you are planning to work in Germany after the degree program. We offer free German classes that you can sign up for.

You will have to give at least 13 hours to learning per week to be able to graduate from the online program.

Through our peer-to-peer chat, you can post your questions and your peers, faculty, and teaching assistants will get back to you within a day. Additionally, there are regular Q&A sessions that are conducted by the faculty during online classes to clarify any conceptual doubts. You will also have fortnightly sessions with industry experts.

Absolutely! There is a tremendous impact that data has on multiple industries, and there will be a time when knowing Data Science will become an absolute necessity. The critical demand for quality data experts proves so. This is one of the most lucrative career options right now.

Germany is known to have the lowest unemployment rate across Europe. According to the German industry bodies, there are over 100,000 vacancies for IT jobs there. Germany is looking for skilled immigrants to take up jobs there.

You can opt for a part-time job till the time you find a full-time placement in Germany. Students are allowed to work 20 hours per week or 120 full days of part-time work during one year. Germany typically pays around 10 Euros per hour, which adds up to 220 Euros per week.

As proof of funds to support yourself in Germany, you will be asked to deposit 10332 Euros in a blocked German bank account before applying for a Visa. You can withdraw the amount once you reach Germany to support your monthly expenses. However, keep in mind that your actual expenses may vary depending on your lifestyle.

With the help of our multiple hiring partners in Germany, we will assist you during your job application process after the completion of your degree program.

The European Credit Transfer System or ECTS is the measure that compares learning achievements and helps students easily transfer credits from one higher education institution to another.

Data Science experts can play several roles, and there are a number of opportunities available in Germany for these positions. As per Glassdoor, there are over 1,300 job openings for Data Scientists, over 5,400 job openings for Data Engineers, over 3,000 Data Analyst job openings, 4,300 job openings for Machine Learning Engineers, and 5,600 job opportunities in AI.

If anyone withdraws their application after the payment has been made, the operation cost incurred will not be refundable.

To be eligible for getting into the placement pool, the learner has to complete the course along with the submission of all projects and assignments. After this, he/she has to clear the Placement Readiness Test (PRT) to get into the placement pool and get access to our job portal as well as the career mentoring sessions.