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Data Science degrees abroad
Data science is an emerging subject that is growing in popularity among students, and it’s not hard to see why. As data becomes more valuable to businesses around the world, skilled data science graduates who can interpret and extract meaning from it are highly sought after.
Data science is a combination of statistics and computer science, so is a great option for those with a love of computing, numbers and an analytical mind. Degree programs in data science are relatively new, but studying abroad can give you access to some of the best courses in the world.
By choosing to study data science abroad, not only will you expand you choose of programs, you’ll also get to experience a new country and culture. Studying abroad is a great way to broaden your horizons, make new friends, improve your language skills and get a fantastic degree.


Data Science program structure
Degrees in data science are relatively new, so the framework and curriculum for each program will differ from university to university. As a rule, data science combines elements of computer science, statistics and maths.
It is possible to study data science at undergraduate level, and is offered as a BSc which can be studied over three or four years, depending on the country. Postgraduate data science degrees are more common, with master’s degrees available in many countries around the world.
Many students choose to study a related bachelor’s degree, for example computer science or mathematics, and then study a master’s in data science over one or two years. It is also possible to study data science at the doctorate level, which can last up to five you to complete.
Some of the subject areas and modules you could study include:
- Programming
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Software engineering
- Artificial intelligence
- Machine learning
- Algorithms
- Systems architecture
- Big data
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Data Science study abroad programs
Data science undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in data science
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Applied Data Science - BSc Modul University Vienna, Austria
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,777 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,834 EUR
- Start date
- September, February
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Applied Mathematics: Data Science and Cryptography - BSc John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,880 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,880 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Data Science and Physics - BSc (Hons) Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,606 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,900 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Computer Science (Data Science) - BSc (Hons) University of Greenwich, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,680 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Computer Science - Data Science Concentration - BSc California State University, Monterey Bay, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,647 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,647 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in data science
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Advancing University Studies: Data Science - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,287 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,013 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
Data science graduate programs
Master's in data science
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Applied Data Science - MSc Teesside University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,417 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Science: Data Science - MSc University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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25,786 USD
Fee in university's local currency 39,500 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Applied Data Science - MSc Fairfield University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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47,650 USD
Fee in university's local currency 47,650 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Applied Data Science For Business - MSc Portland State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,536 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,536 USD
- Start date
- September
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Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - MSc Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
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- Annual tuition fee
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20,838 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,500 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
Doctorate in data science
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Business Administration: Information and Data Science - DBA Alliant International University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,610 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,610 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in data science
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Applied Data Science - PGDipADS University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,748 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,250 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Future data science careers
The skills you will earn during a data science degree will make you highly sought after by employers, and there are several roles and career paths you can pursue. Some of the most popular roles data science graduates go into include:
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Business analyst
- Data engineer
- Database administrator
- Statistician
Your degree will make you highly employable, with many lucrative career options. If you know what role you want after graduation, make sure the program you choose is geared towards that specific area.
