Name: Master of Science
Price: 38826 USD

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The University of Chicago

Illinois

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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.

Total Tuition Fees

$38,826

Duration

12 Months

Median Salary

$83,000

Ranking

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

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Language Test Scores

Minimum Score

7 / 9

Minimum Score

102 / 120

Diversity

Others:

10%

Native American:

Hispanic American:

10%

International:

19%

African American:

Asian American:

28%

White American:

23%

Admissions

Application Deadlines

Fall

Round	Deadline	Decision
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

Median Earnings After Graduation

$83,000 / year

Graduation Rate

96%

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

Top recruiters

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$38,826 / year

Overall Cost

$68,826 / year

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.