Caner Türkdoğru
IT & Technology Editor
Expert in computer science, data science/AI, business informatics and IT careers.
Articles by Caner Türkdoğru
Studienkolleg Guide 2026 — Who Needs It, Which Course, Which School? New
Most Turkish high school graduates need to complete a one-year preparatory program called Studienkolleg before starting university in Germany. This guide covers everything from choosing the right T-Kurs or M-Kurs to application steps and tuition-free...
How to Break Into Data Science & AI in Germany: Degree, Bootcamp, Switching
How to break into Data Science and AI in Germany: is a DS/AI master's the main road, who bootcamps (Data Science Retreat, neuefische, Le Wagon) fit, why a portfolio is critical, and which background you can switch from — an honest guide (2026).
Data Science & AI in Germany Without German: English-Taught Master's
English-taught Data Science & AI master's in Germany really are plentiful and mostly free. Which universities, requirements, fees and the no-German trap — an honest guide.
English-Taught Business Informatics & Information Systems Master's in Germany
Doing an English-taught business informatics / information systems master's in Germany without German: WI vs IS terms, which programs (Information Systems, Business Analytics, Management & Digital Technologies), strong schools (Münster/ERCIS, Mannhei…
Studying Data Science & AI in Germany as a Foreigner
Data Science & AI in Germany: a strong field (DFKI, Max Planck, Cyber Valley, ELLIS) but mostly at master's level, and reality shock #1 is heavy maths + statistics — not a tool course. English-taught master's are plentiful and tuition-free at public…
Working in Business Informatics in Germany: Careers and Salary
Working in Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik) in Germany: bridge career paths (IT consultant, business analyst, SAP/ERP consultant, project manager, product owner, data analyst), realistic salary ranges (table), Blue Card thresholds, job hu…
Studying Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik) in Germany: A Guide
Studying Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik) in Germany: a BWL + Informatik bridge, how it differs from CS and BWL (the bridge value), recognised schools (Münster ERCIS/Mannheim/TUM, table), German vs English, uni-assist application, fees &…
English-Taught CS / IT Degrees in Germany Without German
English CS bachelors are scarce in Germany and mostly at expensive private universities; English masters are abundant and tuition-free at public unis. The honest no-German route and its traps.
Germany IT Job Search: A Guide for Turkish Graduates and Werkstudents
Building an IT career in Germany, especially as a Turkish graduate or PhD candidate, can be exciting yet confusing. This guide provides all the details to help you navigate the German IT job market in 2026 and beyond.
Working in IT/tech in Germany as a foreigner: Blue Card, routes & salary
IT is Germany's #1 shortage occupation. EU Blue Card thresholds (2025), the no-degree route for IT specialists, the Opportunity Card and real developer salaries — the honest guide.
What to Do With a Business Informatics Degree in Germany: Job Market
Concrete job paths with a Wirtschaftsinformatik (business informatics) degree in Germany: which specialisation (SAP/ERP, analytics/BI, IT consulting, project/product management) opens which door, which industries look for WI graduates, how you become…
Working as a Data Scientist / ML Engineer in Germany: Salary, Blue Card, Market
The reality of working as a Data Scientist and ML Engineer in Germany: where demand is, what the roles mean, entry pay of ~€50-60k, and the Blue Card's low MINT threshold.
Studying Computer Science (Informatik) in Germany as a Foreigner
Computer science in Germany as a foreigner: the single largest field among international students, NC far milder than medicine/psychology (most FHs are NC-free), but TUM/RWTH/KIT/Saarland are competitive. Reality shock #1: it's math-heavy, not a codi…
What can you do with a CS degree in Germany: job market, salary & staying
IT is Germany's #1 shortage occupation. The 18-month post-grad job-search residence (§20), the Werkstudent → thesis → full-time route, 2025 salary bands, and how much German really matters.