Overview

Data Analysis and Engineering from Nova University of Lisbon allows you to develop solid skills in processing and analyzing large volumes of data using state-of-the-art methods and methodologies (Machine Learning, Advanced Data Analysis).

Quick Facts:

The Master's degree in Big Data Analysis and Engineering trains highly specialized professionals with an innovative profile and a strong ability to create value from data in management and innovation processes across all industry and service sectors.
A teaching methodology that combines theory with significant practical experience, using real data and current tools;
Teaching supported by the excellence of two NOVA FCT departments: Computer Science and Mathematics, forming the basis of Data Science and Engineering;
Possibility of choosing the curricular path: a set of mandatory curricular units in the first semester and 4 specialization curricular units to choose from a wide range of advanced curricular units;
A master's thesis not just lasting 6 months, but a full year, on research topics from the NOVA LINCS and NOVA MATH research centers, or on research topics and challenges carried out in partner companies of the master's program.
Strong ties to the business community and strategic partnerships;
Professionals specializing in the field of Data Science and Engineering are in high demand in the job market, across various industry and service sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Machine Learning
Multivariate Statistics
Computational Numerical Statistics
Systems for Big Data Processing
Information Retrieval

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 16 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Portugal

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of a Bachelor's degree of the 1st cycle, or equivalent, containing 120 credits in the Mathematics and Statistics fields;

Holders of a foreign degree, or equivalent, in the same scientific area conferred following the 1st cycle of studies according to the Bologna Process;

Holders of a foreign academic degree in required area recognized as meeting the objectives of the Bachelor´s degree by the Scientific Council of the FCT NOVA.

Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out a referred cycle of studies by the Scientific Council of the FCT NOVA;

Possible interview;

Possible Admission Test.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1500 EUR / year

≈ 1500 EUR / year

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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