Overview

Data science is a data-driven approach to problem solving and scientific exploration that involves the process of collecting, managing, analyzing, explaining, and visualizing data and analysis results. It is inherently interdisciplinary in nature.

The Data Science program at Nanyang Technological University is led and mainly run by the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS). Faculty members from several other schools also actively contributes to this programme to support interdisciplinary flavour of data science.

#1 in Asia and #5 in the world for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Career Prospects

Top 5 Careers in Data Science

Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Developer
Applications Architect
Statistician

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Science Thinking
Machine Learning Methodologies and Applications
Data Systems
Data Preparation
Data Visualisation
Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 8 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Singapore

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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6.5

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General requirements

A) A good honours degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related discipline with solid mathematical training

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B) A good bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related discipline with solid mathematical training and 2 years relevant industry experience. 
Related disciplines include but not limited to bachelor's programmes offered by the College of Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

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Tuition Fees

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63220 SGD / year

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Citizens or residents

63220 SGD / year

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Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

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Funding

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