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artificial intelligence and data science, m.sc.

Faculty of Computer Science

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AI - Changing our lives

Just as electricity brought about far-reaching changes over 100 years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally started to change our lives. AI is the next phase of the industrial revolution and has established itself firmly in our society. Almost all branches of industry have been affected by the ongoing transformation through its algorithms.

The Master of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science course addresses this transformation by providing you as a student with the broad and in-depth skills required to work with and develop AI. You will be trained how to obtain, process and store enormous amounts of data, which is the root of AI and development processes.

Unique to master programmes in this field is the integrated internship that you are required to complete, providing you with invaluable work experience in your chosen field.

In addition, this course of studies strengthens EU goals of cooperative learning, research and teaching. Due to the cross-border nature of the course, its embeddedness in regional high-tech companies and its international character, you will not only gain expertise and practice in this sector but also benefit from a diverse and multicultural student community that will promote your intercultural skills and provide a solid foundation for innovative thinking.

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Degree

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)/ Master - A joint degree from DIT and the University of South Bohemia (USB)

Duration

  • 4 semesters (2 years) - If applicable, you can have a semester of practical training from your Bachelor's degree recognised.

ECTS points

  • 120

Start

  • March (summer semester at DIT)
  • September (winter semester at University of South Bohemia)

Location

Taught in

  • English

Course Highlights

  • Joint study program with at least one mandatory semester in South Bohemia (České Budějovice/Budweis), Czech Republic.
  • Mandatory internship
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Application period

  • October 1 – November 1 for the summer semester at THD, Deggendorf, Germany
  • The application deadline for the winter semester at the University of South Bohemia is in mid-January. Please check this link for detailed information: Admission Documents. Applications can be submitted directly on the USB portal. More information about the USB programme can be found here: USB website

For the application period for the summer semester:

  • The admission test (fee-based) for admission to the 2026 summer semester will take place on November 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • Please note that no alternative dates will be offered.
  • You cannot choose the dates. If you are found suitable, you will be invited via email.
  • There are 20 places available in the program.

Please note

  • Long-term residence permits for the purpose of study are required for citizens of the so-called third countries who will study in the Czech Republic. Please find further information on the webpage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
  • For this special study programme, organised in cooperation with our Czech Partner university, European legal requirements are in place which, unfortunately, prohibit the admission of applicants from Iran and Syria.

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor degree in AI, Data Science, Computer Science or closely related field
  • A minimum of 18 ECTS from AI or Data Science courses
  • Language requirements
  • Participation in the admission test:

Test content:

  • Part A: Mathematics (25 points)
  • Part B: Software Development (25 points)
  • Part C: Artificial Intelligence (20 points)
  • Part D: Data Science (20 points)

Fees

  • No tuition fees, only student union fee
  • International students from non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay service fees for each semester. Click here to read about our service fees.
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DEGGENDORF CAMPUS

The Deggendorf campus is modern and international—a welcoming, close-knit environment for study, teaching, and research. It is situated right on the Danube, at the gateway to the Bavarian Forest. Here, academic excellence and quality of life go hand in hand.

Course Content

Semester 1 SWS ECTS
Artificial Intelligence and Software Development 4 5
Theoretical Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence 6 8
Advanced Machine Learning 4 5
Elective 1* 4 5
Elective 2* 4 5
German or Czech 2 2
Semester 2 (at the University of South Bohemia) SWS ECTS
Information Theory 3 4
Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 4 6
Computational Intelligence 3 4
Feature Engineering for Data Science 3 4
Advanced Data Storage and Analyses 4 6
Parellel Programming and Computing 3 4
German or Czech 2 2
Semester 3 SWS ECTS
Internship - 20
Elective 3* 4 5
Elective 4* 4 5
Semester 4 SWS ECTS
Advanced topics in AI 4 5
Master seminar - 5
Master thesis - 20
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Electives:

*All 4 electives must be chosen in consultation with the MAID study coordinator. Electives must have relevance for AI and/or data science.

Career prospects

Potential areas of employment after graduation include:

  • System architecture – as an AI specialist
  • Machine learning
  • Machine learning research
  • Data science
  • Data analysis
  • Software and system development
  • IT management
  • Research
  • Software development
  • Software analysis
  • Business Intelligence (BI) development