Master Data Science
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Campus & City Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
- Rent (1BR)
- €700
- Groceries
- €250
- Pint
- €4
Continental; -2 to 24°C depending on region.
S-Bahn/U-Bahn in all major cities; excellent national rail.
Very safe; cashless payment still limited in places.
Ranked #99 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. A leading research university with a strong international profile.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"Highly recommend"
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — beer gardens, public parks and cycling make for a great quality of life. Overall, if you're considering Data Science at RWTH Aachen, I'd say go for it.
"Would do it again"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: coursework pushes you to actually build real systems, not just write essays. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — beer gardens, public parks and cycling make for a great quality of life. Overall, if you're considering Data Science at RWTH Aachen, I'd say go for it.
"Highly recommend"
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — most coursework is in English even though day-to-day German is everywhere. Overall, if you're considering Data Science at RWTH Aachen, I'd say go for it.
"Solid, with caveats"
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — cost of living is low and semester tickets cover regional transport. Overall, if you're considering Data Science at RWTH Aachen, I'd say go for it.
"Mixed but mostly good"
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — cost of living is low and semester tickets cover regional transport. Overall, if you're considering Data Science at RWTH Aachen, I'd say go for it.
"Mixed but mostly good"
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — beer gardens, public parks and cycling make for a great quality of life. Overall, if you're considering Data Science at RWTH Aachen, I'd say go for it.
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