Hertie School, Master of Data Science for Public Policy

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 they learn how to leverage algorithmic decision-making to tackle some of the most complex challenges of our time with data-driven solutions. 

Key facts

• Two-year, full-time programme
• Taught entirely in English, in the heart of Berlin
• Specialise in data science
• Practice-oriented curriculum that combines data structures and algorithms, machine learning, public policy and economics with professional development workshops and a summer internship
• Earn an MSc degree that qualifies for a job-seeking visa in Germany (up to 18 months) after graduation
• No GRE required for admission
• No application fee!

Scholarships available

The Hertie School offers full and partial scholarships covering between 10% and 100% of tuition fees. We grant tuition waivers for the entire period of study and allocate them on a rolling basis up until the final application deadline on 1 May. However, we encourage prospective students in need of financial assistance to apply by our priority deadline on 1 February.

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!

We are currently accepting applications for the MDS programme. Check out the admission requirements, read our Frequently Asked Questions page, and submit your documents via our online application portal today. There is no application fee. We also do not require the GRE for admission.