Social and Economic Data Science University of Konstanz
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Konstanz
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Political Science
- Sociology, Social Science
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Economic Sciences, Economics
Focus
Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Econometrics, Big Data, Data Analysis
Target group
Graduates with an above-average Bachelor's degree in economics/political economics, mathematics, statistics, political science, computer science, sociology or psychology.
Annotation
In our international course, you will learn how to recognise structures in large amounts of data, to extract and analyse relevant information and to draw the right conclusions from it. You can start your doctorate already during the Master's programme via the fast track option.
Admission requirements
You will need an above-average Bachelor's degree in business administration/economics, mathematics, statistics, political science, computer science, sociology or psychology, proof of credits in three of our Foundation of Data Analysis courses, English language skills (demonstrated by a language test such as Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, IELTS or TOEFL), a CV with a letter of motivation and two letters of recommendation from university professors.
We will gladly receive your application even if you have not yet obtained your Bachelor's certificate. Please see our website for all the admission requirements.
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 19.10.2026 - 06.02.2027
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 17.07.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired (Universitywide deadline)
15 July for winter semester (degree courses with restricted admission) and 15 September (degree courses with open admission), unless otherwise stated in the degree courseDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired (Universitywide deadline)
15:07. (degree courses with restricted admissions) and 15.09.2022 (degree courses with open admission), unless otherwise stated in the degree courseApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Application by 30/4 for winter semester. Deviating deadlines can be found on the web pages. www.uni.kn/studienangebot/master
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
In Baden-Württemberg, tuition fees will apply for students from countries outside the EU/EEA, as well as fees for a second degree course. There are exceptions. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English