Just as electricity brought about far-reaching changes over 100 years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally started to change our lives. AI is the next phase of the industrial revolution and has established itself firmly in our society. Almost all branches of industry have been affected by the ongoing transformation through its algorithms.

The Master of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science course addresses this transformation by providing you as a student with the broad and in-depth skills required to work with and develop AI. You will be trained how to obtain, process and store enormous amounts of data, which is the root of AI and development processes.

Unique to master programmes in this field is the integrated internship that you are required to complete, providing you with invaluable work experience in your chosen field.

In addition, this course of studies strengthens EU goals of cooperative learning, research and teaching. Due to the cross-border nature of the course, its embeddedness in regional high-tech companies and its international character, you will not only gain expertise and practice in this sector but also benefit from a diverse and multicultural student community that will promote your intercultural skills and provide a solid foundation for innovative thinking.

Learn more: Presentation video of the study programme

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)/ Master - A joint degree from DIT and the University of South Bohemia (USB)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) - If applicable, you can have a semester of practical training from your Bachelor's degree recognised.

ECTS points: 120

Start:

• March (summer semester at DIT)
• September (winter semester at University of South Bohemia)

Application period

• 01 October - 01 November for entries in March (DIT, Deggendorf, Deutschland)
• The application for the winter semester at the USB (České Budějovice, Czech Republic) takes place in spring. Applications can be submitted directly on the USB portal. More information about the USB programme can be found here: USB website

Please note:

• Long-term residence permits for the purpose of study are required for citizens of the so-called third countries who will study in the Czech Republic. Please find further information on the webpage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
• For this special study programme, organised in cooperation with our Czech Partner university, European legal requirements are in place which, unfortunately, prohibit the admission of applicants from Iran and Syria. 

Location: Deggendorf und Budweis

Taught in: 100% English

Course highlights:

• Joint degree programme, with a min. of 1 compulsory semester in South Bohemia (Ceske Budejovice/Budweis), Czech Republic
• Compulsory internship

Admission requirements:

• Bachelor degree in AI, Data Science, Computer Science or closely related field
• A minimum of 18 ECTS from AI or Data Science courses
• See language requirements

If you meet all the formal requirements, you will then be invited to the admission test.

The test topics include:

• Section A: Mathematics (25 points)
• Section B: Software Development (25 points)
• Section C: Artificial Intelligence (20 points)
• Section D: Data Science (20 points)

For all applications for the summer semester:

• The admission test for the summer semester takes place at the beginning of November.
• The date is not selectable. You will be invited via email if you are qualified.
• There are 20 study places available for the program.

Application procedure: Read step by step of how to apply

Fees:

• No tuition fees, only student union fee and similar fees at USB
• International students from non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay service fees for each semester. Click here to read about our service fees.

Download: Course flyer

Contact:

• Information about the programme content: aid-m-info@th-deg.de
• For general info about studying at DIT contact our prospective student advisors or send an e-mail to welcome@th-deg.de
• Information for freshers

• Software engineer - AI specialist
• System architect - AI specialist
• Machine learning engineer
• Machine learning researcher
• Data scientist
• Data analyst
• Software and systems designer
• IT manager
• Researcher
• Software developer
• Software Analyst
• Business Intelligence (BI) developer
• Business Intelligence (BI) officer

Overview of lectures and courses, SWS (Semesterwochenstunden = weekly hours/semester) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) in the Bachelor's degree Applied Computer Sciences.