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The University of Chicago
Illinois
,United States
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Program Rank
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82
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Program Name
Master of Science in Data Science
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Deadline
February 05th, 2024
Overview
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The Master’s in Data Science (MSDS) has been developed for students interested in pursuing a research career in data science with courses taught by faculty from the departments of statistics, computer science, and other departments across the university.
MSDS students choose among the many introductory graduate courses offered to students in the PhD program. These courses cover areas of computer science, optimization, linear algebra and statistics for students that have not had prior exposure to this required course work. Master’s students are fully integrated in the academic activities of the department alongside the PhD students.
Students must complete the required 5 core courses, 4 electives, and a final project to complete the program. There are also three foundational courses that students can test out. For the students who test out of foundational courses, the minimum number of courses taken in the program is 9. For the students who take all foundational courses, it is 12. These foundational courses can be taken in the summer before the program starts. Finally, students will be able to engage in a variety of opportunities across the Data Science Institute research programs and partnerships during their residency in the program.
The Curriculum
Foundational Courses:
Interested students will have the opportunity to test out of each of the 3 foundation courses below. Each of the courses will be offered in the late summer and offered online before the start of the fall quarter.
- Computational Foundations for Data Science
- Mathematical Foundations for Data Science
- Statistical Foundations for Data Science
Core Courses:
- Introduction to Data Science
- Systems for Data and Computers/Data Design
- Data Interaction
- Introduction to ML and AI or Foundations of Machine Learning and AI Part I
- Responsible Use of Data and Algorithms
Four graduate-level electives can be selected from a wide variety of courses in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics and across the University.
The online application portal will begin accepting applications for Fall 2024 admission in early Fall 2023. To ensure full consideration, applicants should apply by the deadline. The program may accept applications after the deadline if the cohort is not filled.
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Total Tuition Fees
$38,826
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Duration
12 Months
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Median Salary
$83,000
Ranking
#6
US World and News Report
#13
The World University Rankings
#10
QS World University Rankings
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )
Class Profile
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Class Size
19
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Average Age
20
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Average Work Experience
2 Years
Language Test Scores
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Minimum Score
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7 / 9
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Minimum Score
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102 / 120
Diversity
Others:
10%Native American:
1%Hispanic American:
10%International:
19%African American:
9%Asian American:
28%White American:
23%Admissions
Application Deadlines
Fall
Round | Deadline | Decision |
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Standard Deadline | Feb 5 | NA |
Final Deadline | June 19 | NA |
Application Requirements
What Really Matters When Applying
Transcript
Required
Passport
Required
Personal Statement
Required
Resume
Required
Academic LOR
Required
Academic LOR
Required
Professional LOR
Required
TOEFL
Required
IELTS
Required
Application Fee
90
Career Outcomes
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Median Earnings After Graduation
$83,000 / year
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Graduation Rate
96%
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Job Placement
94%
Prospective Job Roles
Statistician
Data Engineer
Database Administrator
Systems Administrator
Data Scientist
Business Analyst
Big Data Engineer
Project Manager
Program Manager
Data analyst
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Fees and Funding
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Tuition Fees
$38,826 / year
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Overall Cost
$68,826 / year
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Average Total Aid Awarded
$2,00,00,000 / year
Funding Options
Department Funding
Scholarships
Nearly $20 million in need-based financial aid has been offered to international students at UChicago over the past four years, and a recent gift of $35 million for international financial aid has strengthened the University’s commitment to enrolling a diverse and talented student body from around the world. International students should apply for financial aid at the time they apply to UChicago for admission. We are committed to meeting 100% of your demonstrated need with a loan-free financial aid package if you are admitted and applied for funding. Our financial aid packages are based on an estimate of the full costs of enrolling at the University of Chicago, including tuition, housing, health insurance, a meal plan, and estimates for additional costs like books and personal expenses.
International students are eligible for financial aid only if they apply for funding during the admissions process, and will not be eligible for financial aid after receiving their admissions decision or during their four years in the College. If you think you will need financial aid at any point during your four years at UChicago, you should apply for financial aid when you apply for admission.
Because the Office of College Admissions, not the Office of Financial Aid, reviews all applications for international financial aid, please contact the College Admissions Team with questions about financial aid for international students
Timeline
Early Action & Early Decision I Early Decision II Regular Decision
Submission Deadline November 15 January 15 February 15
Required Materials
- The International Financial Aid Worksheet, available in the UChicago Account
- Supporting Documentation
The International Financial Aid Worksheet
The International Student Financial Aid Worksheet should be filled out and submitted online, through a student’s UChicago Account. Please note that this is the only form available for non-US citizens and non-US permanent residents applying for financial aid at UChicago.
Supporting Documentation
You will be asked to upload additional documentation that verifies your family’s income and asset information — tax forms, a statement from an employer, a bank statement, or another form of documentation. Once the International Financial Aid Worksheet has been submitted, students can also submit these supporting documents, as well as any explanation for unusual circumstances, online through their UChicago Account. Under the Upload Materials section, choose the “Foreign Aid Application Supporting Docs” option from the drop-down menu.
Please note: International aid applicants should not submit the CSS Profile or the FAFSA, and the Certification of Finances form need not be submitted with an applicant’s financial aid application.
Merit Scholarships for International Students
To recognize applicants for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement, demonstrated leadership, and commitment to their communities, we offer merit scholarships to international applicants. Merit scholarships are partial-tuition scholarships that may be a single lump-sum award, or a renewable annual award. Merit scholarships are considered independently of an applicant’s financial situation, so if an applicant thinks he or she may require financial assistance to fund his or her college education, the applicant must submit an application for need-based financial aid. The vast majority of financial aid at UChicago is given out in the form of need-based aid, and applicants should not rely on merit scholarships to fund their college education.
All first-year applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships; no additional application is required. International transfer students are not eligible for merit-based scholarships. Scholarship winners will receive notification of their awards on a rolling basis through the end of April. Please note that only merit scholarship winners are notified.
International Transfer Applicants
Financial aid is not available to international transfer applicants, and international transfer students must be able to document that they are able to fully finance their education at UChicago.
FAQs
TOEFL score reports will be considered expired if the test was taken more than two years prior to the application deadline.
The minimum required score for the TOEFL is 102 overall. Minimum required scores in the IELTS are an overall score of seven. (Note: students are required to take the Academic Reading/Writing test within IELTS, not the General Training Reading/Writing test). TOEFL or IELTS score reports are valid for two years and scores will be considered expired if the test was taken more than two years prior to submission of the application. Photocopies of TOEFL or IELTS Score Reports will not be considered valid
In order to meet the proof of proficiency requirement, students may submit either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test (iBT), including the standard at-home version or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic (Note: applicants are required to take the Academic Reading/Writing test within IELTS, not the General Training Reading/Writing test.) Any other proficiency tests, exams, equivalent coursework, certificate/certifications, endorsement from faculty, and/or other measurement other than the TOEFL or IELTS are not accepted. This includes the IELTS “Indicator” test and the TOEFL ITP Plus. TOEFL or IELTS score reports are valid for two years and scores will be considered expired if the test was taken more than two years prior to the application deadline. Photocopies or PDFs of TOEFL or IELTS Score Reports will not be considered valid or accepted in lieu of an official score report.
No, the GRE/GMAT is not required for admission
No. Forms for letters of recommendation, along with instructions for completing and submitting the letters, are sent electronically to recommenders once names are added to the online application.
A student can complete Data Science at The University of Chicago with in 12 months
All students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, regardless of their financial situation. There is no separate application required. Exemplary students are selected to receive University merit scholarships on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular achievement, demonstrated leadership, and commitment to their communities.
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