A 4-semester master's programme, taught in English, in Mannheim.

Price€1,500/ semester · year not stated · non-EU Year not statedConfirm with the source
Next dateApply by
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires Ielts academic 6.5
Duration4 semesters⁠

✓ 6 official sources · checked 30 Oct 2026

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What you will study

31 modules published

What are all the subjects?

All 31 modules

Data and computing

21

Specialist subjects

5

Projects and labs

3

Languages and communication

1

Research methods

1

The institution lists these modules without a year. Source: wim.uni-mannheim.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: M.Sc.⁠
Credits120 ECTS⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More data and computing than 6 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeMannheim Master in Social Data Science Uni Mannheim31
Data Engineering Constructor31
MSc Computer Science with AI IU Internationale Hochschule20
MSc Computer Science with Data Science IU Internationale Hochschule20
MSc Computer Science IU Internationale Hochschule16
MSc Computer Science with Business Analytics IU Internationale Hochschule20
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More data and computing, less maths and foundations

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Data and computing
74% here
63% typical
Specialist subjects
14% here
5% typical

Less here than typical

Maths and foundations
0% here
9% typical
Thesis
0% here
7% typical
Projects and labs
9% here
12% typical

About the same as typical: research methods, languages and communication.

What is only here?

7 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Data and computing

5
  • Computational Analysis of Communication
  • (IS 7040) Data Science III: Social Data Science
  • (IS 6610) Text Analytics
  • Databases for Data Scientists
  • Programming for Data Scientists

Projects and labs

1
  • Seminar and Lab on Machine Learning and Causal Inference

Research methods

1
  • Open Science & Reproducible Research
Where you'll study

Studying in Mannheim

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 319,536 in 2025
Distance to the centre≈ 0.6 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms through partner residences⁠ · No room guarantee⁠
RankingQS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: #105, subject (Social Sciences and Management)⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Library⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Canteen⁠

The rest of what we hold on Uni Mannheim is on its page.

What it costs

€1,500 / semester

Every fee and condition published
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
Semester contributionAll applicants2027€194 / semester
ScholarshipsUnknown
How to start

Apply by 15 May 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upApplication endsAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
ThenProgramme starts
Every date (2 dates)
May 2027
  • Application ends
Sep 2027
  • Programme starts
Deadline ruleApplication · Note: table header still reads 2026/2027; the 2027/2028 bullet refers to this table · Term: Fall semester · Portal: Portal2 · End date: 15 May 2027 · Start date: 1 Apr 2027 · 2027/28⁠
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.5 IELTS overall7 tests accepted
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
All 7 accepted proofs
Cambridge cae · Language: English
Cambridge cpe · Language: English
Cambridge fce · Language: English · Min grade: C
Gmat 600 · Language: English
Ielts academic 6.5 · Language: English
Prior studies in english · Language: English · Min share percent: 50
Toefl ibt 90 · Language: English
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyQualification: Bachelor or equivalent · Min grade german scale: 2.5⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageCambridge cae · Language: English⁠
    +6 more
    • Cambridge cpe · Language: English⁠
    • Cambridge fce · Language: English · Min grade: C⁠
    • Gmat 600 · Language: English⁠
    • Ielts academic 6.5 · Language: English⁠
    • Prior studies in english · Language: English · Min share percent: 50⁠
    • Toefl ibt 90 · Language: English⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseEssay about a relevant research topic in English (5,000 to 10,000 words) · Criterion: Writing sample⁠
    +3 more
    • Relevant professional activities · Criterion: Professional experience⁠
    • Semester abroad · Criterion: Study abroad⁠
    • The final grade or – for students still completing their degree – the grade average of the bachelor’s program · Criterion: Final grade⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyUnknown
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineApplication · Note: table header still reads 2026/2027; the 2027/2028 bullet refers to this table · Term: Fall semester · Portal: Portal2 · End date: 15 May 2027 · Start date: 1 Apr 2027 · 2027/28⁠
  8. 8
    StartDate: 6 Sep 2027 · Kind: Lecture start · Term: Fall semester · 2027/28 · Semester start: 1 Aug 2027⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

1 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, Germany

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeMannheim Master in Social Data Science Uni MannheimSimilarData Engineering ConstructorSimilarMSc Computer Science with AI IU Internationale Hochschule
PriceNot published€11,925 / semester · 2027/28Not published
Duration4 semesters2 years24 months
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date1 Apr 20271 Feb 2027Not published

2 of 6 publish a next date.

IU Internationale Hochschule · CologneGermany

MSc Computer Science with Data Science

€20,000 total · year not stated · confirm with the source

65% data and computing · 15% projects and labs

MasterTaught in EnglishEnglish

Uni Mannheim · MannheimGermany

Master's Program in Business Informatics

Master Wirtschaftsinformatik

€1,500 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

60% data and computing · 9% projects and labs

MasterTaught in EnglishEnglish
Next date

IU Internationale Hochschule · CologneGermany

MSc Computer Science

€20,000 total · year not stated · confirm with the source

63% data and computing · 13% maths and foundations

MasterSpecialisationsTaught in EnglishEnglish

IU Internationale Hochschule · CologneGermany

MSc Computer Science with Business Analytics

€20,000 total · year not stated · confirm with the source

60% data and computing · 15% projects and labs

MasterTaught in EnglishEnglish
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

53 facts from 6 official sources

Checked 5 days ago.

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Mannheim Master in Social Data Science is a master's programme in computing and data at Universität Mannheim in Mannheim, Germany. It takes 4 semesters. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 31 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are data and computing (74%), projects and labs (9%) and languages and communication (2%).

How much does Mannheim Master in Social Data Science cost?

€1,500 / semester · year not stated · non-EU. Year not stated: confirm with the source.

When is the next deadline or start?

1 Apr 2027 (Apply by).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires Ielts academic 6.5).

How long does it take?

4 semesters.

Where is it?

Universität Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany.

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Everything we hold

All 16 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 6 Sep 2027 · Kind: Lecture start · Term: Fall semester · 2027/28 · Semester start: 1 Aug 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
Language requirementCambridge cae · Language: English⁠Cambridge cpe · Language: English⁠Cambridge fce · Language: English · Min grade: C⁠Gmat 600 · Language: English⁠Ielts academic 6.5 · Language: English⁠Prior studies in english · Language: English · Min share percent: 50⁠Toefl ibt 90 · Language: English⁠
Prior educationQualification: Bachelor or equivalent · Min grade german scale: 2.5⁠
Selection criteriaEssay about a relevant research topic in English (5,000 to 10,000 words) · Criterion: Writing sample⁠Relevant professional activities · Criterion: Professional experience⁠Semester abroad · Criterion: Study abroad⁠The final grade or – for students still completing their degree – the grade average of the bachelor’s program · Criterion: Final grade⁠
Programme · 6 with values · 2 without
QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: M.Sc.⁠
Credits120 ECTS⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Duration4 semesters · 2 years⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
OutcomesNot found on official pages
Start ruleTerms: Fall semester · Months: September⁠

Institution record: Universität Mannheim

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