PhD in Data Science

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Rentention Rate

10

Diversity

North America:

5%

Africa:

1%

Others:

2%

Asia:

10%

South America:

2%

Germany:

60%

Europe:

30%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

Google

World Health Organization

Amazon

JPMorgan Chase

Oracle

Apple

Pinterest

Tesla

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$5,400 / year

Overall Cost

$20,400 / year

FAQs

• Is travel or research funding available?
  
  Yes. Conference travel, collaboration visits, and research mobility may be supported through university or external programs; availability depends on your department or faculty.
• Are there tuition fees?
  
  No. Doctoral candidates do not pay tuition. You must pay a modest semester fee (~€200–350), which includes student services and local transport pass.
• Is there coursework or structured training?
  
  The PhD is primarily research-based, though research training groups and structured doctoral programmes may include optional courses or seminars. Coursework is minimal unless required by the supervising faculty or research group.
• How do I secure a supervisor?
  
  Prospective PhD candidates typically identify and contact a faculty member whose research interests align with theirs. A formal supervision agreement (Betreuungsvereinbarung) is usually required prior to admission.
• When can I apply for the PhD program?
  
  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. There is no fixed intake semester, but standard practice aligns with the academic calendar — winter or summer term.
• What are the academic requirements?
  
  Applicants are expected to hold a master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, informatics, applied mathematics, or a related field. The degree should include solid training in programming, algorithms, data structures, database systems, and probability/statistics.