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Studierende der Freien Universität Berlin

Studierende der Freien Universität Berlin
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Are you interested in studying Data Science at Freie Universität Berlin?

Since 2019, students from all over the world can apply to our Master program in Data Science.

Please check here for information about the application deadline. Before you apply, please check whether you fulfill our admission requirements (defined in the Admission Regulations, see below). All applications are awarded selection points for grades, coursework, and relevant extracurricular experience (more information here) and ranked. Due to limited capacity, we can only offer the 20 top ranked applicants a place in the program.

Admission

  • Students, who have obtained their BSc degree outside Germany require a VPD #mce_temp_url#(which may be applied for at any time at uni-assist and is valid for one year). With this, the application can be submitted directly to FU: 

  • Students, who have obtained their BSc degree in Germany need to apply directly at the university (here).

  • You must enclose the completed self-disclosure form (word document) with your application.

  • Please highlight the courses in fulfillment of the mathematics and computer science requirements in your transcript.

Admission to the Summer Semester 2026

  • Applications are only possible for a higher semester. Applications may be submitted between December and mid-January, 2026. 

Admission to the Winter Semester 2026/27

  • Applications for admission to the winter semester 2026/27 will be accepted from mid-April 2025 to May 31st 2026. More information can be found here.

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