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Overview
The Information Studies - Data Science programme of the University of Amsterdam has been developed in collaboration with Amsterdam Data Science (ADS). Courses are taught by an international team of top scientists and experts from all collaborating institutions.
During this one-year Master’s programme in Data Science you will:
- delve into the main theories and tools used in the field of data science, and develop an integrated view on the latest developments and future possibilities of Data Science in society;
- learn how to translate scientific, societal, and business challenges into data-related questions, identify solutions that are methodologically sound, while taking the ethical and legal aspects into account, communicate results and make well-founded decisions;
- work together with an international group of students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds;
- conduct and evaluate data science projects in a broad range of domains.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundamentals of Data Science
- Statistics, Simulation and Optimization
- Data Systems Project
- Applied Machine Learning
- Big Data
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
- Apply before , National
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 45 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
GPA 3
- 3.0 (American system)
- 2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system)
- C (ECTS-system)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- The track Data Science is open to applicants with an academic Bachelor's degree, and an affinity for data and technology. Students from various disciplines are eligible, such as: Artificial Intelligence, Business Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Information Science, Information Studies, Media Studies, Psychology
- You have an overall grade point average (GPA) equivalent to at least: 3.0 (American system), 2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system), C (ECTS-system)
- Programming skills
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
22880 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22880 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2168 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2168 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Amsterdam
1000 - 1500 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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