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161.FernUniversitätinHagen

FernUniversität in Hagen – M.Sc. Data Science

International Applicants Guide

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Program Overview

Field	Details
University	FernUniversität in Hagen
Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Program	Data Science
Language of Instruction	German
Study Mode	Distance Learning
Duration	4 Semesters (Full-time)
ECTS	120 ECTS
Start of Studies	Winter Semester (October 1) & Summer Semester (April 1)

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Application Deadlines (International Students)

The same enrollment deadlines apply to both German and international applicants.

Winter Semester

• Application Period: 1 June – 31 July

Summer Semester

• Application Period: 1 December – 31 January

International applicants with foreign qualifications follow the same enrollment periods as domestic applicants. Admission is handled through the International Student Office. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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Admission Requirements

International applicants must satisfy both the general university admission requirements and the program-specific academic requirements.

Applicants must hold one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science
• Computer Science
• Business Informatics
• Mathematics with Computer Science
• Statistics
• Mathematical Software Engineering
• or another equivalent degree with comparable academic content.

Alternatively, applicants may qualify if their degree contains:

• at least 20 ECTS in Computer Science
• at least 10 ECTS in Mathematics
• approximately 50% equivalent content to FernUniversität's Mathematical Software Engineering bachelor's programme.

The final assessment of equivalence is performed during the enrollment process.

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Language Requirement

The programme is taught entirely in German.

International applicants must provide proof of German language proficiency accepted by FernUniversität.

Examples include:

• Goethe Certificate C1/C2
• DSH
• TestDaF
• Other officially recognized German language certificates

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Application Procedure

International applicants must:

1. Complete the online enrollment application.
2. Upload all required documents electronically.
3. Wait for the International Student Office to evaluate foreign qualifications.
4. Receive the admission decision.

There is no separate admission procedure exclusively for foreign applicants.

Applications are submitted through the same online enrollment portal used by all applicants.

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Required Documents

International applicants must upload:

• Bachelor's degree certificate
• Official transcript of records
• Certified translation (if documents are not issued in German or English)
• Proof of German language proficiency
• Passport or national identity card
• Proof of name change (if applicable)

Additional documents may be requested depending on the country of origin and previous qualifications.

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Evaluation of Foreign Degrees

Foreign academic qualifications are evaluated by the International Student Office according to the recommendations of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).

The university does not perform preliminary evaluations before an official application has been submitted.

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Tuition & Semester Costs

FernUniversität charges comparatively low study fees.

Approximate costs:

• €399 per semester (full-time)
• Approximately €1,000 total for completing the programme within the standard study period.

Additional semester fees apply if studying beyond the standard duration.

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Important Notes for International Students

• No Numerus Clausus (NC)
• No entrance examination
• No interview
• No application through uni-assist
• Distance-learning programme that can be completed largely online
• Applicants living outside Germany may enroll directly if their qualifications are recognized

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