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Enrollment in the Master Statistics / Data Science / Econometrics for foreign students

  1. What are the formal requirements for the Master of Statistics?

    - University entrance qualification (usually your previous school leaving certificate).

    - Proof of German language skills ( language certificate , see also "Language requirements").
    -  Proof of an equivalent Bachelor's degree with at least a good grade (2.7 in the German grading system).

  2. What are the formal requirements for the Master Data Science?

    - University entrance qualification (usually your previous school leaving certificate). Whether your foreign educational qualification is recognized by TU Dortmund University is checked by uni-assist via the anabin database.

    - Proof of English language skills (language certificate, see also "Language requirements")

    - Proof of a Bachelor's degree with at least a good grade (2.7 in the German grading system) that meets our content criteria (see here).

  3. What are the formal requirements for the Master Econometrics?

    - University entrance qualification (usually your previous high school diploma). Whether your foreign educational qualification is recognized by TU Dortmund University is checked by uni-assist via the anabin database.

    - Proof of English language skills (language certificate, see also "Language requirements")

    - Proof of a Bachelor's degree with at least a good grade (2.7 in the German grading system)that meets our content criteria (see here).

  4. Is my previous degree equivalent to the Bachelor Statistics / do I meet the requirements for the Master Data Science or Econometrics?

    In order to enter one of our Master's programs with an external degree, certain prerequisites must be met:

    Master Statistics:

    In order to be admitted to the Master's degree in Statistics, a degree equivalent to the Bachelor's degree in Statistics at TU Dortmund University must be presented. (compare here the module handbook for the Bachelor of Statistics). The modules should not only be comparable in terms of content, but also in terms of scope (ECTS) and form of examination. If you are not sure, you are welcome to send an e-mail to the student advisory service for a non-binding assessment. Please do not forget to attach a list of your previous academic achievements including module handbooks!

    Master Data Science:

    Please see the detailed explanations here

    Master Econometrics:

    Please see the detailed explanations here

  5. Where do I apply for the Master's program in Statistics / Data Science at TU Dortmund University?

    The application is done online via the International Office. EU/EEA nationals apply here. Non-EU/EEA nationals apply here.

  6. What are the deadlines for the application?

    The deadlines can be found on the pages of the International Office linked under 5..

  7. Is there anywhere I can find out the status of my application?

    No, unfortunately this is not possible. We can neither see nor influence the processing time of uni-assist. Once the application has been forwarded to TU Dortmund University, it usually only takes a few weeks to process..

  8. What documents do I need for the application?

    Information on the application requirements can be found here (EU/EEA) or here (non-EU/EEA). Please note the additional documents required for the master's programs Data Science and Econometrics.

  9. What happens after the application?

    If you have received an admission letter, you can enroll for your studies in the period stated therein with the documents mentioned (see also the following questions). How to prepare for your studies in Germany (e.g. visa, health insurance, housing, etc.) can be found here.

  10. How do I enroll for the Master's program?

    Details on enrollment can be found in your letter of admission and on the website of the International Office here.

  11. I can't manage to enrol, can I defer my admission?

    Currently, admissions are valid for three semesters, so you can also enroll in the next semester and the semester after that. For details, please refer to your letter of admission and the website of the International Office.mission

  12. Which documents do I (necessarily) need for enrollment?

    A complete list of the required documents can be found on the department's website here.

  13. What are the deadlines for enrollment?

    The deadline for enrollment can be found in the letter of admission..

  14. My degree is not equivalent to Statistics / I am missing ECTS for the entry into the Master Data Science or Econometrics. Do I still have any chance?

    If your previous degree is not sufficient for direct entry into the Master's program, it may be possible to enroll in a higher semester of the respective Bachelor's program (see also the item "Is enrollment in a higher Bachelor's semester possible?"). After successful completion of the Bachelor's degree, it is possible to change to the desired Master's degree program, taking into account the admission requirements.

  15. I have professional experience in the field of data analysis. Does that help with my application for the Master's program?

    No, only the equivalence of the Bachelor's degree counts.

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