OpenFieldMaster of Science (M.Sc.) in Data Science and Industrial Decision Support
Comprehensive one-year or two-year graduate curriculum in predictive machine learning, artificial neural networks, big data processing frameworks, and visual analytics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or software engineering
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 each component) or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework in programming (Python/R), linear algebra, and relational databases
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Skövde Merit Award (SEK 40,000 tuition grant) + industrial analytics project with regional partners
- Application fee
- SEK 900
- Tuition / joining costs
- SEK 135,000/year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Round 1 Autumn 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Skövde documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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