# Master programme in Data Science

**Source**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/data-science/
**Parent**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission-procedure/master-programmes/

Your steps in the admission procedure depend on whether you have completed your previous degree programme at the University of Vienna or another post-secondary educational institution.

In the [study profile](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/data-science-master/#c231627) of the master programme in Data Science you can find out which previous degree programmes are eligible.

## Degree programme with selection procedure

A selection procedure is conducted for admission to this master programme.

- You can only submit your application for admission to the degree programme once per year, within the application period.
- The admission letter is only valid for the winter semester you have applied for and the following summer semester.
- 40 study places are available per academic year. The allocation of available study places ensues during the selection procedure.

### The application period for the academic year 2026/27: from 2 March to 7 April 2026.

## Degree programme instructed in English

The language of instruction in this degree programme is English. A proof of German language proficiency is not required.

## Additional requirements

### English language proficiency at level B2

To be admitted to an [English or multilingual master programme](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/degree-programmes-in-foreign-languages/) at the University of Vienna, you have to provide a proof of English language proficiency.

To apply for admission to this degree programme, you require a [proof of English language proficiency at level B2](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/english-language-proficiency/#c805007).

### English curriculum vitae (CV)

Upload your English curriculum vitae in u:space at "Further documents and proofs" as document type "CV".

### English letter of motivation

Upload your letter of motivation in u:space at "Further documents and proofs" as document type "Letter of motivation".

The document has to be written in English. You have to answer all questions and stick to the character limit. Download the [form (PDF) provided here](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/p_studieren/Studienzulassung/Zulassung/AV_Master/Data_Science_Motivational_Letter.pdf) and complete it with the free software Adobe Acrobat Reader.

If you have any questions regarding the letter of motivation please contact [masters.datascience@univie.ac.at](javascript:linkTo_UnCryptMailto('ocknvq,ocuvgtu0fcvcuekgpegBwpkxkg0ce0cv');).

### GRE General Test®

It is mandatory that you provide your results of the [GRE revised General Test](https://www.ets.org/gre) in your application for admission. For admission to the master programme in Data Science prospective students have to prove the following score:

- at least 300 points in the GRE

The [GRE revised General Test](https://www.ets.org/gre) is a standardised test consisting of multiple parts to measure the academic abilities of prospective students. Please list the University of Vienna as recipient of the GRE (code: 1054).

## Application and admission procedure

[### Degree from the University of Vienna](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/av-master-internal/)

[### Degree from another university](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/av-master-external/)