The Master of Science in Data Science and Machine Learning (DSML) is an interdisciplinary graduate degree programme aimed at developing future leaders in data science and artificial intelligence. This programme is offered by the Faculty of Science’s Department of Mathematics, in collaboration with the Department of Statistics and Data Science and the School of Computing’s Department of Computer Science.
Supported by leading researchers from NUS in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence, along with industry data scientists, the curriculum of this programme offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary education. The curriculum encompasses fundamental disciplines such as computer science, mathematics and statistics, along with specialised areas like machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
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Full Time | 1 Year | 2 Years |
Part Time | 2 Years | 4 Years |
A Bachelor (Hons) degree or its equivalent in a quantitative science (e.g. mathematics, statistics and physics), engineering or computing science.
Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
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English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | |
IELTS | 6 / 9 |
Refer to our website for more information on the application process and required documents:
https://www.math.nus.edu.sg/cdsml/ms-dsml/dsml-prospective-students/
Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
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Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Application Opens: May 16 2025 Application Closes: July 15 2025 | By end of September 2025. Unsuccessful applicants will be rolled over to the Regular Admission exercise. |
Application Opens: October 1 2025 Application Closes: January 31 2026 | By latest 30 June of the intake year. |