Data Science (Master of Science) (m/w/d) - dual

Why Dual Study?

Study and earn money at the same time? A pure study program is too theoretical? The dual variant of the Master's program in Data Science offers both simultaneously: academic study and practical experience in a company. In addition to lectures and seminars, this provides the opportunity to implement what has been learned in practical projects. Students are supervised by company mentors and university lecturers.

You and the company have flexibility in scheduling the course of study depending on the scope of the desired activity in the company. The duration of the study usually varies between four and six semesters.

Find Partner Companies

The list of active companies can be found at INFDL (Informatik dual), where the dual study programs offered by the companies are noted under the company logo.

If you, as a prospective student, have found a company that is not on the list but is interested in the dual study program for this course, there is always the possibility to conclude a corresponding cooperation agreement. Contract templates and further details can be found on the pages of the dual study center of the Hochschule Darmstadt.

Of course, interested companies can also contact us. We will help them to become one of the partner companies for our dual variant of the Master's program in Data Science.

Study Start

Applications for an apprenticeship contract in the dual study program variant should be sent directly to the desired partner companies. In parallel, please officially apply for the study program via my.h-da.de. Normally, you will receive a decision within 2-3 weeks (exception: foreign degrees), which you can present to the potential employer for finalization of the contract. The two applications are not directly linked, meaning if a dual contract does not materialize and you have received admission to the study program, you can still study with us normally. However, a dual contract with a partner company is a prerequisite for enrollment in the dual study program variant. After a successful application process, a student contract is concluded between the future student and the company.

Further information about the study program