University of Stavanger, West Norway

Data Science - Master of Science Degree Programme

Data Science is a two-year Master's programme that aims to increase the ICT competence of engineers from different fields.

Data Science students will learn to extract relevant information from a compilation of large datasets from different sources. The ability to create, manage and exploit data has become one of the most important challenges for practitioners in most disciplines, sectors, and industries.

Students with expertise in Data Science will be highly sought after in the future labor market, where they will contribute to the development of smart solutions and digitization.

The new study comes in the wake of Big Data and the need to find useful information in them. Analysis, understanding, and use of these data require interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. Applied Data Science creates opportunities for students from different engineering backgrounds who want to focus more on digitization and data analysis.

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent is required. The degree must include at least 10 ECTS credits in programming + 10 ECTS credits in informatics/computer science.

In case programming and computer engineering subjects cannot be confirmed through the Bologna Process Framework for Learning Outcomes, at least 50 ECTS credits in programming and computer engineering subjects will be required. Only degrees from accredited universities from the following countries are confirmed through the Bologna Process: http://ehea.info/page-full_membershttp://ehea.info/page-full_members
If the country where you completed your degree is not included in the list above, a minimum of 50 credits in programming and computer engineering subjects is required.

All applicants must have at least 25 ECTS credits in mathematics, 5 ECTS credits in statistics and 7,5 ECTS credits in Physics.

Proficiency in English at an advanced level is required and must be documented. For more information, please visit the programme's website.

Level
Master
Duration
2 years | 120 ECT
Tuition
Please see our web page: www.uis.no/tuition
Language
English
Application deadline

Non-EU applicants: Nov 15 - Dec 1

EU applicants: Feb 1 - Mar 1

Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from Nordic countries: Feb 1 - Apr 15

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent is required. The degree must include at least 10 ECTS credits in programming + 10 ECTS credits in informatics/computer science.

In case programming and computer engineering subjects cannot be confirmed through the Bologna Process Framework for Learning Outcomes, at least 50 ECTS credits in programming and computer engineering subjects will be required. Only degrees from accredited universities from the following countries are confirmed through the Bologna Process: http://ehea.info/page-full_membershttp://ehea.info/page-full_members
If the country where you completed your degree is not included in the list above, a minimum of 50 credits in programming and computer engineering subjects is required.

All applicants must have at least 25 ECTS credits in mathematics, 5 ECTS credits in statistics and 7,5 ECTS credits in Physics.

Proficiency in English at an advanced level is required and must be documented. For more information, please visit the programme's website.