Overview

During the Data Science at Aarhus University , you will complete three core courses covering advanced statistical learning, large-scale optimisation, and data visualisation. In addition, you choose one of five 30 ECTS specialisation packages:

Computational Statistics

Data-Intensive Systems

Finance and FinTech

Signal Processing

Business Intelligence

The programme is interdisciplinary, drawing on expertise from the Departments of Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics and Business Economics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering. You will work with real-world data challenges and cutting-edge methods throughout your studies.As a Data Science student, you will benefit from a strong research environment, a vibrant student community, and access to excellent facilities.

Career

Graduates work in a wide range of companies and organisations: the wind turbine industry, consultancy firms, pharmaceutical companies, telecommunications, food, and healthcare. Many also pursue PhDs and careers in research and academia.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Statistical Learning

Large Scale Optimization

Data Visualization

Computational Statistics

Data-Intensive Systems

Finance and FinTech

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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83

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aarhus, Denmark

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 7 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Denmark

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International and other qualifications

You must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent that is comparable to a Danish bachelor's degree in both level and duration (180 ECTS).

Direct admission

Certain Bachelor's degree programmes from Aarhus University and various other Danish Universities have been determined to meet the admission requirements to this Master's degree programme in Data Science:

Bachelor’s degree programme in Data Science from Aarhus University

Bachelor’s degree programme in Data Science from Aalborg University

Bachelor’s degree programme in Data Science from the IT University of Copenhagen

Bachelor’s degree programme in Machine learning and Data Science from the University of Copenhagen

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17300 EUR / year

≈ 17300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

You are exempt from payment of tuition fees if you

hold a permanent residence permit in Denmark (including Greenland, Faroe Islands)

are an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen

Living costs

Aarhus

Denmark

6639 - 10051 DKK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

As an applicant from outside the EU/EEA countries, you are automatically considered for the Danish State Scholarship. At our website you can learn more about the scholarship at our website: https://masters.au.dk/scholarships-and-grants

Aarhus University also collaborates with a number of national loan programs including US Loans (for American students) and LPDP (for Indonesian students).

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