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Admission Requirements

To apply for our Master’s programme you need 

  • to have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree programme at a German or foreign university with a proportion of studies of 120 ECTS
  • B2 English language skills

Focus Mathematical and Computational Data Science:

  • B.Sc. in Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Data Science or Statistics

Of these, at least 40 ECTS must be earned in the core foundational areas, including 20 credit points in the mathematics
areas of Analysis, Linear Algebra,Discrete Mathematics, or Numerical Methods,
as well as an additional 20 ECTS in the statistics areas of Descriptive Statistics, Probability Theory, or Inferential Methods, or in the computer science areas Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming/Software Engineering, or Theoretical Computer Science.

The remaining 80 ECTS must be earned through additional relevant courses in mathematics, computer science, statistics, or data science.

Students in the Mathematical and Computational Data Science track are required to complete and submit an additional application form, providing details of their selected courses and relevant coursework, as part of the examination requirements.

Focus Data Science in Physics:

  • B.Sc. in Physics with at least

30 ECTS in the field of experimental physics
30 ECTS in the field of theoretical physics
30 ECTS in the field of mathematical foundations
20 ECTS in the field of physics laboratory courses

Focus Data Science in Chemistry:

  • B.Sc. in Chemistry with at least

80 ECTS in the field of chemistry,
70 ECTS in the fields of natural sciences, mathematics, computer science
of the total 150 credit points mentioned above, at least 6 ECTS must be in the field of quantum mechanics/theoretical chemistry
and at least 5 ECTS must be in the field of mathematics

Focus Pharmaceutial Data Science: 

  • B.Sc. with a focus on chemistry, with at least

9 ECTS  in organic chemistry and
5 ECTS in Mathematics

Applicants who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution, an additional admission requirement is proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language to actively participate in courses. This proof must be provided in accordance with the provisions of the DSH examination regulations of the University. Proof is not required for applicants whose native language is German.

Application Process

Please submit your application via the University’s official application portal and follow the instructions provided there.

The following uploads are required:

  • Transcript of Records including your GPA (grade point average)

  • School leaving certificate (final degree certificate of secondary, senior, high or middle school)

  • Certificate of sufficient language proficiency (German and/or English depending on the degree programme)

  • For Mathematical and Computational Data Science: Application Supplement

You can find a detailed description of the application process here.
 

Application Period

  Start of Studies Portal opens Application Deadline Application Deadline (Non-EU)*
Winter Semester October Begin of May 15 July 31 May
Summer Semester April Begin of November 15 January 30 November

* Recommended early application for non-EU applicants

If you are applying from outside the EU, we strongly recommend submitting your application by 31 May (winter semester) or 30 November (summer semester).

This is not a binding deadline. Applications received after these dates and up to the official deadline will be considered in the same way.

Applying early can still be an advantage. Particularly strong applicants may receive a direct offer of admission before the official deadline, which gives them more time to apply for a visa and plan their move to Münster. Please note that early offers are made only to top candidates. Applying early does not guarantee an early decision or admission.

All other applications are assessed after the official deadline. Applicants who do not receive a direct offer may be placed on a waiting list. Depending on their rank on the waiting list, they may still receive an offer later, including after the official application deadline has passed.

It is recommended to apply as early as possible.

Further information on the University of Münster application deadlines can be found here.

After Admission: Enrolment and Waiting List

The M.Sc. Data Science has restricted admission, with only a very small number of places each semester. Please read the following carefully. If you miss a deadline, you lose your place, and we cannot make exceptions.

1. Extend your enrolment deadline
Your letter of admission gives you a deadline for enrolment. Until your enrolment is fully completed, you have to extend this deadline yourself in the application portal (Infoportal), again and again, until 15 May (summer semester) or 15 November (winter semester) at the latest. If you miss the deadline or forget to extend it, your acceptance becomes invalid and you can no longer enrol.

2. Waiting list: you have to sign up
Being on the waiting list does not mean you will be considered automatically. If places are offered to applicants on the waiting list, you will receive an email. It tells you how long you have to state in the application portal whether you want to take part. If you do not respond by then, you are permanently removed from the admission process.

Tip: Check your email regularly, including your spam folder, and log in to the application portal often.