BSc

Data Science & AI

Learn more about studying Data Science & AI as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    12,000EUR
  • Start date
    Oct
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences says about their program:

A degree in statistics is too theoretical for you? Are you wondering how new business ideas are derived from data? What do these business models actually look like? Above all, how can the information obtained be used to create precise statements and reliable forecasts for the future?

Would you like to know how the strengths and weaknesses of companies and departments as well as of products and services are derived from data? And what does that mean for their further development? What does it mean for product design, quality assurance, personnel development or marketing? But above all for the customers?

If you are asking yourself these questions, the Bachelor's program in Data Science at the XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam is the right choice for you.

The XU Bachelor's degree program in Data Science not only offers explorers like you answers to your questions. It also gives you a springboard to build the knowledge and skills you need to stay one step ahead of the future.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate Academic Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • High School Transcript

Postgraduate Academic Requirements

  • Bachelors Diploma
  • Bachelors Transcript

English Proficiency

  • CAE

    B2

  • IELTS

    6.0 – 6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    72 – 94

  • Duolingo

    100 – 115

  • PTE Academic

    51 – 58

English Proficiency Waivers

  • Studied in English
  • English Proficiency Letter

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Application form
  • CV
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Passport identification page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Translations
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    From €7,500 to €8,496 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From €7,500 to €12,000 per year

Funding

BAföG:

  • State funding for University degrees, which more than half of all students are entitled to
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What is the cost of living near XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Germany-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,000
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€750
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€280
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€35
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€20
Monthly public transport pass€49
Monthly grocery basket€280
Coffee shop drink€4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€12
Gym membership€30

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences

Many international students will require a visa to study in Germany, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Germany student visa requirements