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Hi everyone,
I’m planning to apply for the Master’s in Data Science at TU Wien next year as an international student.
Since I’ll need to support myself financially, I have two questions:
Is it realistic to work a part-time job (15–20 hours/week) while studying this master’s?
If the workload is too high, is it common to take fewer courses each semester and finish the master’s in about 3 years instead of 2? Does this have any disadvantages for future employment?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your personal experience. Thanks!
Btw I’m aiming for good grades, building a strong portfolio, and eventually working in AI/Data Science, so I’m wondering what most students in this program actually do.

Hi everyone!
I’m a Computer Science graduate from Tunisia, and I’m planning to apply for a Master’s in Data Science at TU Wien for next year. I’m spending this year preparing by improving my English (IELTS), learning German, and building a strong Data Science portfolio.
I’d really appreciate hearing from current or former international students, especially those studying at TU Wien.
I have a few questions:
How difficult is it to get admitted to TU Wien for a Master’s in Data Science?
What was your profile when you were accepted (grades, background, experience)?
How much do you realistically spend per month in Vienna as a student?
How difficult is it to find a part-time job, especially in IT?
Is German really necessary for finding student jobs, or is English enough at first?
Looking back, is there anything you wish you had prepared before coming to Austria?
If you had to choose again, would you still choose TU Wien?
Any advice or personal experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!