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Data scientist

Data scientists look for patterns in large amounts of data and use them to answer questions, for example about traffic, health or the climate. Maths, statistics and programming are their tools.

Typical tasks

  • collecting and cleaning data and checking it for errors
  • finding connections with statistical methods
  • writing programs that analyse data or make predictions
  • presenting results clearly in charts and reports
  • discussing with experts which questions the data should answer

Where people work

Data scientists work in companies in every sector, in research institutions, at insurers and banks, in healthcare and in public administration.

A good fit if

  • you enjoy numbers and maths
  • you are curious and like getting to the bottom of questions
  • you work carefully and check results critically
  • you are interested in programming

Education pathways in Austria

In Austria the usual path is the Matura (school-leaving exam), for example at an AHS (academic secondary school), followed by a university degree, for example in statistics, mathematics, computer science or data science. In Germany the equivalent is the Gymnasiale Oberstufe (Abitur) and a university degree, in Switzerland the Gymnasium (Maturität) and a degree at a university or ETH.

AHS-Oberstufe (Gymnasium)
General education with Matura as the basis for university. 4 years
Universität
Academic degree: bachelor, master or diploma. 3 to 6 years

Matching schools in Austria

A selection from our school list. Not every school of this type offers every specialisation, so ask the school directly.

  • BG und BRG Oberwart
    AHS, 7400 Oberwart, Burgenland
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Europagymnasium Klagenfurt
    AHS, 9020 Klagenfurt, Kärnten
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • BG und BRG Baden Biondekgasse
    AHS, 2500 Baden, Niederösterreich
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Akademisches Gymnasium Linz
    AHS, 4020 Linz, Oberösterreich
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Akademisches Gymnasium Salzburg
    AHS, 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Akademisches Gymnasium Graz
    AHS, 8010 Graz, Steiermark
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Akademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck
    AHS, 6020 Innsbruck, Tirol
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • BG Bregenz Blumenstraße
    AHS, 6900 Bregenz, Vorarlberg
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026

Frequently asked questions

How is it different from statistics?

Data science uses statistics but combines it closely with programming and large amounts of data.

Is it possible without a degree?

A degree is the usual path here. With an HTL qualification in IT you can start in related roles and train further.

Which school subjects matter?

Above all maths, computer science and English.

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