
The Master's Programme in Data Science, specializing in Data Engineering, equips you with the knowledge and tools to process vast amounts of data using distributed and high-performance computer systems. This program focuses on extracting valuable insights from complex datasets, applicable to societal challenges and various industries. You will gain a strong understanding of both the theoretical and computational aspects of data science, including data mining, data engineering, and security, alongside the ethical and legal considerations surrounding data usage. The program prepares you for roles as a data scientist or for further research, fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills through lectures, seminars, and project-based learning.
Graduates can expect strong employment prospects in a growing field driven by increasing automation and digitalization. Demand for data scientists is high both in Sweden and internationally, with opportunities in academia, research facilities, and various industries.
Selection is based on an overall appraisal of previous university studies, a curriculum vitae (CV), and a statement of purpose. Tuition fee-paying and non-paying students are admitted on the same grounds but in different selection groups.
Tuition fees apply to students from outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland. Fees are paid directly to Uppsala University. Payment can be made via credit card or bank transfer on the university's website. Refunds are only possible in cases of extraordinary circumstances preventing participation.
Students from outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. Fees are paid directly to Uppsala University via credit card or bank transfer.
The total tuition fee for the program is SEK 300,000, with the first instalment being SEK 75,000.
The program has a study duration of 2 years and consists of 120 credits.
You need a Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, including 80 credits in computer science and mathematics, with specific requirements in programming, linear algebra, calculus, and statistics.
Graduates can pursue roles as Data Scientists or Data Engineers, with strong employment prospects in Sweden and internationally, or continue with PhD studies in data science.
Uppsala University offers merit-based scholarships that cover the full cost of tuition for a limited number of international fee-paying Master's students.