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    Technical University of Munich

    Data & Society (MSc)

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    Munich, DEMScIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    €24,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    50
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €75.00
    App fee

    Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person msc program based in Munich, DE. Tuition is €24,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program combining engineering, natural sciences, and informatics with social, political, and ecological implications of data-driven technologies. Covers specialization areas including Data Perspectives, Human & Society, Regulatory, and Sustainable Development through elective modules.

    Focus: coursework
    QS #22 (overall); THE #27 (overall) | 5 (Times Higher Education, Social Sciences, 2026)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    $15,600.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich is €24,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich online or in-person?
    Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich is offered in-person.
    How long does Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich take to complete?
    Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    Is Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich cohort?
    Data & Society (MSc) at Technical University of Munich typically enrolls around 50 students per cohort.