Study Programmes Master in Data Science

Admissions

To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application.

The programme at a glance – 120 ECTS

  • Duration:
    2 years / 4 sem
  • Teaching languages:
    EN
  • Admissions:
    EU: 1 Feb 2025 – 27 Aug 2025

    Non-EU: 1 Feb 2025 – 30 Apr 2025
  • Fees:
    400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4)
  • Format:
    Full-time programme (Part-time student status allowed)

Specific information for this programme

  • Required Degree

    Candidates for admission to the Master of Data Science are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with at least 180 ECTS in either mathematics, physics, engineering, or economics, or including sufficient mathematics training.

    In the selection process, emphasis is placed on the number of courses in mathematics taken during the Bachelor’s degree, and the grades obtained. Good basic knowledge of analysis and linear algebra is required to be able to follow MADS courses.

  • Language Skills

    English: B2
    If the Bachelor’s was taught through English, a document from the previous University/Institution attesting completion of the programme is needed.

    Language certificates currently accepted

  • Documents

    Prepare a detailed CV. To increase your chances of being selected, it is important to follow the instructions below when writing your CV:  

    – clearly indicate the university (or universities) from which you graduated

    – clearly indicate the title of your degree 

    – clearly indicate the rank/division/distinction with which you obtained your degree(s)

    – If you are not a graduate in mathematics, list the mathematics courses you took during your studies and the grades you obtained. 

    For each of these courses, clearly indicate the grades obtained and recall the grading system.


  • Procedure

    The applications will be examined by a jury once they meet the eligibility requirements of the University of Luxembourg.

  • Decisive elements

    Only candidates whose academic level has been deemed sufficient will be admitted to the Master of Data Science. The selection process places strong emphasis on the number of mathematics courses taken during the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, as well as the corresponding grades obtained. A strong proficiency in linear algebra and analysis is necessary to be able to follow the courses of the programme. The list of these notions are detailed in the following document: Prerequisite.pdf (236.49 kB)

    Selection of candidates who have demonstrated strong aptitude in mathematics will be accelerated.

    The list of these notions are detailed in the following document:
    Prerequisite.pdf (236.49 kB)

  • Apply to the Master of Data Science

    EU students: February – July
    Non-EU students: February – April

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