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M.Sc. in Data Science and Machine Learning (Coursework)
Masters
Data Science
Machine Learning
Big Data
Deep Learning
Mathematics
Statistics
Computer Science

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.

Faculty
faculty-iconScience
department-iconMathematics
email-iconAskMDSML@nus.edu.sglocation-iconDepartment of Mathematics, Level 4, Block S17, 10 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119076
Scholarships
NUS GRTII Master’s Scholarship (NUS Guangzhou Research Translation and Innovation Institute)NUS ASEAN Master’s ScholarshipSingapore Digital (SG Digital) Scholarship (Postgraduate)Lee Kuan Yew ScholarshipPSC Master’s Scholarship
Commitment and Candidature
CommitmentAverage CandidatureMaximum Candidature
Full Time1 Year2 Years
Part Time2 Years4 Years
Target Audience

A Bachelor (Hons) degree or its equivalent in a quantitative science (e.g. mathematics, statistics and physics), engineering or computing science.

General Admission Criteria
CriteriaMinimum Score
English Proficiency TestsTOEFL
Internet-based
85 / 120
IELTS6 / 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/


 


Application Periods and Intakes
CategoryApplication WindowApplication Result Released

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.
How to Apply?
Please visit GradApp to apply online. Click here for the GradApp Applicant Guide.
https://gradapp.nus.edu.sg/apply