Admissions Requirements
The MS Data Science degree is offered on main campus, AZ Online, and to Global campus through a partnership with upGrad in India. Students in India interested in the upGrad program should visit their website for information on admissions and requirements.
Admission will be based on an evaluation of your potential to become a qualified information professional or effective researchers in data science. We consider prior coursework and grades, letters of recommendation and research/artistic/professional products such as papers, substantive works, or significant contributions to software systems.
To be admitted you must have:
- A bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Academic coursework and/or professional experience that demonstrates strong quantitative and analytical reasoning abilities
- Academic coursework and/or professional experience with math and programming, including data structures, analysis of algorithms, and linear algebra. Coursework and/or professional experience with calculus is encouraged but not required.
- See additional requirements for international applicants
- A GRE is not required
We admit applicants from a variety of different backgrounds, including sciences and engineering, social sciences and the arts and humanities. If you lack adequate math and computing training, you may be accepted provisionally and will be required to obtain necessary training before for admission (likely increasing the number of semesters needed for graduation).
We offer undergraduate courses that can help remediate deficiencies or you may pursue other courses from the University of Arizona or other institutions. Undergraduate courses taken for remediation purposes may not be applied for graduate credit.
Additional Forms
You may also need to complete:
- A domicile affidavit if you wish to have in-state (Arizona) status. Mail or FAX the form directly to the Residency Classification Office. All students are considered out-of-state residents until domicile affidavits are processed. See Residency Guidelines and also review information about Proposition 300.
- A financial guarantee form (international students)
- An immunization form to be sent directly to Campus Health. Students will not be allowed to register for classes until they have met the University's immunization requirements. For more information, see the Campus Health Service's immunization requirements.
Standardized Tests
The GRE is not required.
International Students must provide information on English proficiency. More information on our page for International Applicants.
Funding Opportunities
It is highly recommended for all students to file for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who file for FAFSA may qualify for assistance through Pell Grants or student loans. Need based awards and departmental funding require students to have their FAFSA filed.
There are numerous ways to financially support your graduate education, including assistantships, fellowships, scholarship programs, financial aid and other funding opportunities. Many of these opportunities have priority application deadlines each semester. The School of Information has a limited amount of funding each year for MS students. Find more information on our page for Graduate Funding. Students can also pursue funding options through the UA Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid.
Admissions Deadlines
Domestic Applicants:
- Fall: September 20th
- Spring: October 15th
International Applicants:
- Fall: September 15th
- Spring: October 15th
International Conditional Admission
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832
