Master of Science in Data Engineering Technologies Constructor University

Courses are held in English.

Today, we find ourselves overwhelmed with data yet desperate for actionable insights, recognising that "data is the new gold." Extracting value from the vast amount of available data necessitates a revolution in data analysis. Data engineering has risen as a crucial field focused on managing substantial data collections and unlocking the insights they hold. This field is catalysing the latest wave of technological innovation and scientific breakthroughs, anticipated to be predominantly driven by data.

Our online graduate programme in Data Engineering Technologies, offered by the School of Computer Science & Engineering, provides students with deep and engaging knowledge of the methods and technologies defining this swiftly expanding field. The curriculum integrates the expansive data aspects of data analytics and data science with the technological demands of data acquisition, curation, and management through databases and data warehouses as well as big data pipelines and cloud computing.

Degree and credits: Master of Science, 120 ECTS

Classes start the first week of September.

Application due by 15 July

Annual undergraduate 2025/26 tuition fees: 20,000 EUR
Annual graduate 2025/26 tuition fees: 20,000 EUR
Annual International Foundation Year 2025/26 tuition fees: 12,000 EUR
Annual online programme 2025/26 tuition fees: 5,000 EUR

Core components of the programme and the Methods Area include the following modules:

• The Big Data Challenge
• Data Analytics
• Data Security & Privacy
• IT-Law
• Statistical and Machine learning
• Ethics and the Information Revolution
• Data Acquisition Technologies
• Image Processing
• Data Base Management Tools in Python
• Advanced Data Bases
• Mathematics for Graduate Students
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Text Analysis and NLP
• Visual Communication and Data Storytelling

The programme supports students in completing an internship in industry and research.

2,500 EUR

Annual undergraduate 2025/26 tuition fees: 20,000 EUR
Annual graduate 2025/26 tuition fees: 20,000 EUR
Annual International Foundation Year 2025/26 tuition fees: 12,000 EUR
Annual online programme 2025/26 tuition fees: 5,000 EUR

Approx. 330 EUR per semester, which includes public transportation*

*Does not apply to online degree programmes

• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• University transcript in English or German
• Bachelor's degree certificate or equivalent (may be handed in later)
• Two letters of recommendation
• A certificate demonstrating English language proficiency (see below)

An English language proficiency test with a minimum score of 90 (TOEFL), 6.5 (IELTS) or 110 (Duolingo)
Native speakers and applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies in English may be exempt from this requirement. Please note that most English proficiency tests are only valid for two years.

Application due by 15 July

The Tuition Deferral Programme is an innovative way to finance a portion of your tuition fees at Constructor University:*

• The deferral of tuition fees will be calculated automatically, and the option of deferring tuition fees will be available to you shortly after admission.
• You decide whether you want to take advantage of this personalised financing option.
• Granted independent of your financial situation
• Flexible repayment plan based on your future income and personal circumstances

*Scholarships, tuition deferral programme and need-based aid are not applicable to online programmes.

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As most of our students have an international background, we focus on your well-being.