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Overview
Data Science (Smart Governance) from University of Macau will focus on two types of data: text data and geo-spatial data. Digitalized text represents an important source of data for social scientists.
Key facts:
This is particularly true in political science, where a large amount of political information, otherwise difficult to analyze, is embodied in historical and contemporary speeches and documents that can be converted into digitalized text with increasing ease. Another source of text-based data come from online contents.
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Courses include:
Civic Data Acquisition and Analysis
Big Data and Smart Governance
Analysis of Media and Opinion Data
Making Sense of Smart Governance
Quantitative Social Science Research with Big Data
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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3 August – 3 December (1st batch); 4 December – 30 April (2nd batch)
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
IELTS 6
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Macao, Macao (SAR)
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA 2.3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must possess a Bachelor degree satisfying the Admission Requirements for Master’s Degree Programmes under the relevant guidelines and regulations of the University of Macau.
- English proficiency should be in line with that stipulated in the UM Admission Guidelines Governing Master’s Degree and Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma Programmes.
- Applicants who graduated from Mainland China should hold a Bachelor’s degree issued by any University recognized by the Ministry of Education.
- Admission by merit and the graduates of Categories 211 and 985 universities will be given priority.
- GPA 2.8 (75 out of 100) or above in the Bachelor’s degree studies.
- Bachelor’s degree related to computer science, social science, or mathematics is preferred.
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Applies to youNon-residents87000 MOP / year≈ 87000 MOP / year -
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Applies to youCitizens or residents48900 MOP / year≈ 48900 MOP / year
Living costs
Macau
Macao (SAR)
7725 - 11167 MOP / month
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Data Science (Smart Governance).
Available Scholarships
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
International Student Scholarship (Full Tuition Waiver)
Merit-based
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University of Macau
Macau, Macao (SAR)
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
International Student Scholarship (Full Tuition & Accommodation Waiver + Stipend)
Merit-based
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University of Macau
Macau, Macao (SAR)
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
International Student Scholarship (Tuition Differential Waiver)
Merit-based
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University of Macau
Macau, Macao (SAR)
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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