How the fees work. The register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Bachelor in Data Science and Society is a bachelor’s programme at Central European University in Vienna, taught in English. It carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Bachelor of Science, BSc. Central European University is a private university in Vienna.
How it compares
Bachelor in Data Science and Society is one of 3 English-taught Data Science programmes at bachelor’s level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 1 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland. 1 is at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
What you study
This is a bachelor's degree in Data Science and Society, taught in English at Central European University in Vienna. The programme combines mathematics, computer science, data analysis and social sciences. You learn to use data to address key questions for humanity. The register lists the focus as mathematics, social sciences and data analysis. You study with peers from around the world and learn to present your ideas and knowledge effectively.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English. The register mentions an admission procedure, so check the university's own page for details on how to apply. The programme leads to a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and also an American BA, earned over four years. Applications go directly to the institution. As a private university, CEU sets its own fees; check its page for the amounts. The next step is to visit the official programme page for application periods and requirements.
What the register says
In CEU’s bachelor's degree program in Data Science and Society (DSS), students learn to address some of the key questions for humanity today using a unique combination of mathematics, computer science, data analysis, and social sciences. Students will study with peers from around the world, learn to present their ideas and knowledge effectively, and prepare for exciting careers, all in beautiful Vienna.
Students will earn an American (BA) and Austrian (BSc) bachelor's degree in four years.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Data analysis
- Social science research
- Roles combining mathematics and computing
- Work in organisations using data to address social questions
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Central European University. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Bachelor in Data Science and Society taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Central European University. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The study load is 180 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at Central European University.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Central European University. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: Admission procedure. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Central European University.
What does it cost?
The register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Central European University.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Central European University is linked from this page so you can compare.