FAQ Master's Program in Data Science

Stage of Processing of Applications for the Winter Term 2023/2024

Self-Assesment Test

You consider studying Data Science at Potsdam University but you are not sure whether you fulfill the subject-specific requirements?

We ask for your understanding that we cannot assess academic eligibility before an application phase; it is a very time-consuming process that can be done only once within a selection process.

That means it remains firstly at the discretion of yourself to assess your eligibility. We experienced that some students struggled with hard restrictions only and therefore we collated substantial background knowledge in form of a Self-Assessment Test. You will find that the test is based on the field of mathematics and computer science. Generally, you should be able to solve at least one of the parts (desirably both parts) without problems. There is the possibility to catch up in one of the fields during the first semester in form of a bridge module (more information below).

Please be aware that this test WILL NOT be part of your application documents. It solely is designed to help you to assess your eligibility because educational systems differ throughout the world. A good test result will not enhance your chances for admission. Your application only needs to fulfill the listed criteria in the discipline-specific admission regulation and depends on the selection process described there.

Self-Assesment

Solution

FAQ - Uni Potsdam master's program

Frequently asked questions about the application and documents are listed at the webpage Frequently asked questions about master's degree application via uni-assist. Further administrative questions shall be addressed to the Office of Student Affairs with the particular contact: postgraduate admission.
Below we listed the frequently asked questions addressed to our study counselor. If you still seek advise especially in respect to the subject specific field of the program, feel invited to contact out study counselor.

FAQ - Master Data Science

Here we list short answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the Master's Program in Data Science. All information given here can also be found in the relevant regulation documents, in particular the

Please read these documents (and possibly existing recent amendments - see here ) as well as the online information published by the University of Potsdam's Division of Student Affairs carefully.

Which undergraduate degree qualifies?

When do I apply?

Can I apply for the summer intake?

Where do I send my application documents?

Do you acknowledge my degree … from university of…?

How do I get the admission? What is the NC?

What is the application process?

Application is firstly processed by uni-assist e.V. Any documents not submitted via uni-assist will not be considered. Also we cannot afford preliminary evaluations of application documents or transcript of records.

Application period begins on April 01 and for application deadlines please find the particular term dates here: Application Deadlines Master.

Once uni-assist verifies that all the documents are correct and the application is complete, they will forward the application to the university. This will happen after the application deadline.

Our admission process depends on specific degree programs and their respective admission status (open and restricted admission status). In order to learn more about that process please check this page https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/application-enrollment/application-master/paths-to-the-masters-degree-preparation-and-application Applications forwarded by the uni-assist e.V. will be processed at each faculty.

In the case of a degree program with restricted admission status, you will receive feedback on the outcome of your application in July 2024 earliest. Please be aware that we are unable to provide status updates until July or August.

What is the NC?

NC stands for Numerus Clausus, which indicates the number of seats or places the university offers for the program. For the Data Science Master's program, this number is 45 seats.

In winter term 2023/24 the master’s program Data Science was restriceted. That meant that the amount of applications was higher then the amount of available seats and therefore a selection process had to take place. This selection was in accordance to §6 of the discipline-specific admission regulation Data Science.
Last year the minimum selection score for international applicants was around 1.5 (German grade). Note that a minimum selection score may change as it depends on the number of applicants and their GPA.
We are going to use a selection score based on uni-assist conversion of your GPA.

Knowledge of English

Knowledge of German

Is there particular advise for international Students? How can I get help with Visa application?

Are there tuition fees?

Uni-Assist does not forward my application. What can I do?

What means admission with obligation (Bridge Modules)? Will Bridge Modules count into my Master‘s Degree?

Until when do I have to enroll to Uni Potsdam?

When is the deadline for course registration? What happens if I am not registered when instruction period starts? ...or when I haven‘t reached Germany by then?