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Data Science Programs Outside the US
Data science programs offered by universities outside of the United States vary. If you’re considering studying data science abroad, it’s best to investigate programs individually as your personal interests and circumstances dictate.
Why Go Abroad?
Reasons to pursue graduate study in data science outside the United States may include:
- You want to see another part of the world. Stating the obvious here. Maybe you missed out on the study abroad experience as an undergrad, or maybe you’re just keen to live in another country for a more extended period of time. Either way, graduate study could be a fine excuse for a change of scenery.
- It’s possible to get a great education for a great price. Graduate school in countries such as Spain, France, Germany, and Singapore may cost less of what a comparable program would run you in the United States.
- You seek an international perspective. If a degree program in a non-English-speaking country offers instruction in English, that’s a good indication that it’s catering to an international clientele. Your classmates in such a program may come from all over the world, and the global perspective you’ll gain could prove advantageous on the international job market.
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Information and Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 12 months
Credits
27
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE not required
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC
Master of Applied Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 16 months
Credits
30
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Current résumé
Hawaii Pacific University • Honolulu, HI
Master of Science in Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
12-24 months
Credits
36
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Transcripts: Transcripts must be submitted from all postsecondary institutions. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted for application review. Official transcripts must be submitted by the time you register for your second term.
- Résumé
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Essay (optional)
Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY
Master of Science in Applied Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
Complete in as few as 18 months
Credits
34
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Two letter of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts
Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX
Master of Science in Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
Complete in as few as 20 months
Credits
33.5
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- One letter of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts
Maryville University • St. Louis, MO
Master's in Data Science
Length of Program
As few as 12 months.
Admission Requirements
- Simplified, no-cost online application
- Official academic transcripts, including undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts showing courses taken and grades received from ANY college or university previously attended
- Résumé
- Essay of 300–500 words describing why you’re interested in the program, why you feel you’re qualified for graduate study and how earning this degree will be applicable to both your career and educational goals
- English proficiency scores (International applicants may be required to submit scores that meet a certain threshold.)
Other Things to Think About
- Language of instruction. If a program’s website provides information in English, chances are good that instruction is in English, too. There are exceptions, though, so verify—before getting your heart set on a particular program—that you’d be able to understand the lectures.
- Admissions requirements. Pay particular attention to the education expected of incoming students. It may take more in-depth study to earn a major abroad than it does in the United States, so don’t just assume that, as long as you majored in one of the disciplines listed, you’re set. Look for or inquire about specific prerequisite coursework to make sure you won’t start out behind.
- Cost. Yes, graduate school can be cheaper in some foreign countries, but not in all of them. So do your research, and remember to factor in exchange rates and travel expenses.
Interested in STEM Careers?
If you’re looking for information on career paths that involve STEM, see our guides below:
Data Science and Analytics Careers:
- Data Scientist
- Statistician
- Data Architect
- Data Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Information Careers:
- Computer Engineer
- Computer Scientist
- Information Security Analyst
- Computer and Information Research Scientist
- Computer Systems Analyst
Marketing and User Research Careers:
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- Data Science vs. Machine Learning
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Information last updated: January 2021