Turn data into governance solutions that transform challenges for the common good.

Global migration, combatting disinformation, or creating smart cities - today's complex issues call for a new generation of policymakers and problem solvers who understand how to combine policy and data to create solutions for government, civil society, and business.

The Hertie School's Master of Data Science for Public Policy (MDS) brings together passionate students from both technical and social science backgrounds to deepen their analytical skills and develop an in-depth understanding of the policy world. During this two-year master's, learn how to leverage algorithmic decision-making to tackle some of the most complex challenges of our time with data-driven solutions.

• 2-year, full-time programme (120 ECTS) in English
• Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
• Scholarships available  
• Career services, professional and alumni network
• Leading international faculty
• Qualifies for a job-seeking visa in Germany (up to 18 months after graduation)
• Tuition: 17,250 euros per year

If you want to learn how to turn data into responsible solutions across all sectors, then this program is for you. At the Hertie School in Berlin, the worlds of policy and data intersect in and outside the classroom, empowering you to build a unique profile for your career from day one.

Financial aid and scholarships

The Hertie School offers tuition waivers covering between 10% and 100% of tuition fees. Financial aid (partial tuition waivers) and scholarships (profile-based full scholarships which often require additional application materials) are granted for the entire period of study and are allocated on a rolling basis up until the final application deadlines. However, we encourage prospective students in need of financial assistance to apply by our priority deadlines. To apply for financial support from the Hertie School, please follow the instructions very carefully in the online application portal.

About half of our students receive a financial aid offer from the school, and most students rely on a mixture of tuition waivers, external scholarships, loans and student jobs to finance their studies.

Apply today

Admissions to the MDS programme are on a rolling basis. We have a holistic evaluation process taking academic performance, personal suitability and motivation into account, and we encourage prospective students from all academic disciplines to apply. You must submit your application via the Hertie School's online portal. Please find detailed information on admissions requirements on our website.

Applicants seeking financial assistance are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline on 1 February. The final deadline to apply is 1 May.

Berlin – a great city for students

Explore one of the coolest European capitals with your public transport ticket! With a student ID, not only can full-time students use Berlin's extensive network of buses, trams, trains and subway lines to discover the city at a discount, but they can also take part in many cultural and social events at specially reduced rates. Form art, music, and politics to shopping, trying different international cuisines, exploring nature and more, Berlin has something for everyone.

At the Hertie School, our International Office and Student Life team support students with their arrival in Berlin, finding accommodation in the city, and any and all matters related to bureaucracy. Want to learn German during your studies? Take classes at one of our partner language schools. Looking to connect with peers who share your interests? Start a student club! At the Hertie School, there are so many ways to engage with your fellow students and the wider community in Berlin.