Master of Data Science

Overview

Covers statistical modelling, machine learning and data engineering, with an industry capstone. Sydney has the largest data-science employer base in Australia but also the highest living costs.

Tuition & fees

Tuition

A$53,000 / year

Sample data — not verified

Estimated living cost

€1,750 / month

Indicative estimate for Sydney, not a university figure.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor degree with a credit average in a quantitative discipline
• Prior programming and statistics study
• Personal statement
• Academic transcript

Sample data — not verified · University of Sydney — entry requirements

Language requirements

Language: English

• IELTS 6.5
• TOEFL iBT 85

Application deadline

Sample data — not verified · University of Sydney — application dates

Program structure

1. 1Foundational statistics and computing
2. 2Core data science and machine learning units
3. 3Elective specialisation
4. 4Industry or research capstone

Scholarships

No program-specific scholarship recorded. Check the university's central scholarship page and your home country's funding bodies.

About the university

Australia's oldest university, with the country's largest international cohort and a strong professional-degree portfolio.

Founded

1850

Students

73,000

International students

46%

Living in Sydney

Camperdown/Darlington campus. Sydney is the most expensive Australian city — budget accordingly for the visa financial requirement.

Application steps

1. 1Apply directly on the university portal or through an authorised representative.
2. 2Upload academic transcripts, degree certificate and an English language test result.
3. 3Receive a conditional or unconditional Letter of Offer.
4. 4Accept the offer, pay the first tuition instalment and receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
5. 5Apply for the Student visa (subclass 500) with your CoE and evidence of funds.

Official sources

• University of Sydney — feesSample data — not verified
• University of Sydney — application datesSample data — not verified
• University of Sydney — entry requirementsSample data — not verified