Data Science in Sports and Health (MSc)
at TU Dortmund in Dortmund
An interdisciplinary, English-taught Master applying data-science methods to sports and health science, complementing the Faculty of Statistics' Data Science Master. It focuses on multivariate analysis of large datasets, statistical and machine-learning techniques, performance diagnostics and physiological adaptation, delivered through lab work and a small-group research project, concluding with an internship and thesis. Run jointly by the Department of Arts and Sports Sciences and the Department of Statistics; a qualifying examination (Eignungsprüfung) must be passed before applying.
At a glance
- Degree
- MSc
- Language
- English
- English requirement
- CEFR B2 ('proof of good English language skills equivalent to at least level B2', per the official DSSH admission page). No specific IELTS/TOEFL score stated.
- German requirement
- not required
- Credits
- 120 ECTS
- Duration
- 4 semesters (2 years)
- Intake
- Winter semester
- Tuition
- €0 (public university)
Focus areas: Training & Movement Science · Sports Biomechanics · Sports Medicine · Data Science methods
Admission requirements
- Prior degree
- Qualified Bachelor in sports science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science or a closely related field
- Minimum grade
- 2.5 ('good', German scale) — per the official DSSH admission page
- Prerequisite credits
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- ≥44 ECTS total across computer science, statistics and mathematics
- ≥8 ECTS computer science
- ≥8 ECTS mathematics
- ≥4 ECTS statistics
- Also required
- Entrance examination covering Training & Movement Science, Sports Biomechanics, Sports Medicine and Data Science; CV, letter of motivation and a 10-page statistical project report required. English B2.
Deadlines & timeline
| Who | Intake | Deadline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-EU applicants | Winter semester | Application period approx. mid-March to 15 May, via uni-assist / International Office; the programme admits once a year, winter only. Year-anchored for WS 2026/27: 15 May 2026. A qualifying examination (Eignungsprüfung) must be passed BEFORE applying — the WS 2026/27 late examination ran 13–19 April (registration by 6 April). | |
| EU / German-degree applicants | Winter semester | — | EU applicants apply via the International Office; deadline is the Friday before the start of lectures. Window language, not year-anchored. Applicants within Germany / already enrolled use the TU Dortmund campus portal. |
Fees & funding
- Tuition
- €0 per semester
- Semester contribution
- €321.48
- Semester ticket
- included (Deutschland-Semesterticket)
University-wide: €0 tuition; €321.48 semester contribution confirmed for WS 2025/26, including the nationwide Deutschland-Semesterticket. A figure of ~€339.70 is in preparation for WS 2026/27.
Scholarships are listed per university — see TU Dortmund scholarships.
How to apply
- uni-assist
- required (see deadline details above for who exactly)
- Application portal
- www.uni-assist.de
- Official page
- sport.kmst.tu-dortmund.de
EU applicants and holders of German degrees usually apply directly via the university's Campusportal instead of uni-assist — the deadline table above says which route applies to you.
What students say
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Where graduates go
- Typical roles
- Data-science roles in sports and health science and cross-disciplinary research (official programme page, aspirational) (source)
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