MS in Data Science

University of Virginia (United States) · Charlottesville, VA, USA

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Program Details:

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Institute

School of Data Science

Degree

MS

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Data Science

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 32700

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 43500

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 58800

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

100

IELTS

7

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Dec, 2025

(August-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Feb, 2026

(August-2026)

01 May, 2026

(August-2026)

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Document Required:

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    All applicants must upload unofficial transcripts of their entire post-secondary academic record to their application, including all undergraduate and graduate-level institutions attended. Enrolling students must provide official final transcripts for any institution in which they previously earned a degree.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Two letters of recommendation are required as part of the online application. Once you have saved the contact information for a reference, the individual will receive email instructions to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. It is preferable (but not required) for at least one letter to be from an individual with substantial knowledge of your academic accomplishments.

  • Miscellaneous

    University Specific

    We ask for an audio response to the following question in lieu of an interview component. We recommend preparing in advance so that your response is succinct, relevant, and purposeful. Required: Data Science is about solving the world’s most challenging and compelling problems. Tell us about a time when you worked on a team to solve a meaningful data-related challenge. What was the problem, what was your role in solving it, and what was the outcome? (45 seconds)

  • Personal Insight Questions

    University Specific

    1) Required: Excellence in data science requires collaboration; students and faculty succeed by working together and relying on one another. What about your background, perspective, or life experiences will enable you to contribute to our collaborative community? (250 words or fewer) 2) Required: What skills and/or knowledge do you want to gain from UVA’s M.S. in Data Science program to help you achieve your professional goals? (150-250 words)

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    Your statement of purpose should explain how the M.S. in Data Science program fits into your short- and long-term educational and career goals

  • Personal Insight Questions

    University Specific

    Optional: Use this space to provide insight and/or context regarding aspects of your application not otherwise addressed in the application, including, but not limited to, aberrant grades, gaps in your academic record or resume, or other extenuating circumstances. (250 words or fewer)

  • Resume

    Common Document

    A résumé or curriculum vitae helps us get to know an applicant beyond their formal academic coursework. There is no preference for students with or without professional work experience, and each cohort has a range of backgrounds and experiences.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL/IELTS

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