Applied Statistics (Master of Science, 1-subject)

The master's programme in Applied Statistics at Trier University focusses on modern applied methods of statistics. Due to the Economic and Social Statistics Department’s main research priorities, a special emphasis is on computational survey statistics. Thereby, the programme mainly caters to the ever evolving demands in the fields of institutional and official statistics. Consequently, Trier University was the first German university to offer the EU certificate European Master in Official Statistics (EMOS). Through its structure, the master's programme ensures that students are not only trained in statistics, but also get insights into subject matters like economics, social sciences, etc., creating a multidisciplinary environment. Graduates are thus able to fine-tune their profile to their desired future work. This ability is further enhanced by a collaboration with the University of Bamberg and Freie Universität Berlin that ensures a broad spectrum of lectures from which students may choose. An international double master’s degree with the University of Pisa as well as studying abroad using ERASMUS funding are possible. Double master’s degrees in combination with Business Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, and Economic Sociology provide further possibilities for students to shape their individual study profile.

"A hallmark of the Master of Science in Applied Statistics, is the close relationship between teachers and students. Everyone is encouraged to reach their potential. Despite of the fact that the programme is organised by just one chair, its cooperation with Berlin and Bamberg makes it possible to explore a variety of subjects. One very special aspect of the programme is the existence of a high performance computing cluster which allows students to gather experience with computationally intensive projects and simulations."

Nassim Badaoui (Germany)

Programme Co-ordinator | Applied Statistics Programme

Dr. rer. pol. Florian Ertz
Tel.: +49 651 201-3199
E-Mail: statisticsuni-trierde

Subject and Degree Specific information

• Homepage of the Department of Economics
• Departmental Academic Advisor for Economics
• Information for prospective students
• Info for students in their first semester

Study Documents

A single-subject master’s degree programme has a standard period of study of four semesters.

• Module overview| Applied Statistics (Master of Science, 1-subject)
• Curriculum | Applied Statistics (Master of Science, 1-subject)

The subject examination regulations [in german] regulate the purpose, content and procedure of the examinations and are legally binding. If you have specific questions about the content of an individual examination, please connect your examiners, otherwise contact the departmental academic advisor. The University Examination Office  will answer any questions regarding the organisation of examinations.

The module descriptions specify the modules laid out in the examination regulations and provide information on the content of the courses in the modules as well as the learning objectives and competences to be acquired.

Application and Admission

§ 2 Admission requirements and recommended basic knowledge

(1) In addition to the admission requirements set out in § 2 of the 2 general subject examination regulations for masters degree (in german) at Trier University, students of the master’s degree programme in Applied Statistics must fulfil the following additional requirements:

1. proof of a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree totalling at least 180 LP points at a German or foreign university

a. with a grade of 2.0 or better in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics or Business Mathematics) or Statistics,

b. with a grade of 2.0 or better in business administration, social sciences/sociology or economics with competences amounting to at least 24 ECTS credits from the subject area ‘Mathematics, quantitative methods, statistics, of which at least 5 ECTS credits from the field of mathematics and at least 10 ECTS credits from the field of statistics, or

c. in a degree programme related to the degree programmes mentioned in letters a and b with a grade of 2.0 or better and with at least 30 credit points from the subject area ‘Mathematics, quantitative methods, statistics.

The decision on equivalence and affinity as well as on admission in the case of a grade between 2.1 and 2.5 is made by the Examination Board on a case-by-case basis.

2. proof of knowledge of the English language in accordance with § 4 paragraph 2 of the  enrolment regulations of Trier University (in german).

(2) A letter of motivation must be enclosed with the application for the degree programme.

(3) Good knowledge of the programming language R is recommended.

Further information on application, admission and enrolment is summarised on the application page.

This information is a non-binding overview in English. The legal text of the respective order applies (in german).

Internship

An internship is not compulsory in this programme.

Nevertheless, it is recommended to make contact with employers through internships at an early stage and get to know the future working world. The university supports internships in Germany and abroad through information and offers posted on Career Services.

Stay abroad

A study/stay abroad is not compulsory but is recommended.

The university supports study and internship stays abroad through numerous exchange programmes. Further information:

• Semester abroad
• Internship abroad
• International Office