OpenFieldUniversity of Sydney Master of Data Science
Professional postgraduate master's degree training data scientists in statistical machine learning, visual data analytics, natural language processing, and scalable cloud computing infrastructure.
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 with a quantitative major in computing, engineering, mathematics, or statistics with minimum 65% average.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework background in programming, database systems, linear algebra, and statistical modeling.
- Recommendation letters
- Official academic transcripts, detailed syllabus descriptions, and resume.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Self-funded; eligible for Sydney international postgraduate merit bursaries
- Application fee
- AUD $150 application processing fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- AUD $53,000 per year (48 to 72 credit points, 1 to 1.5 years full-time).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 for Semester 1 intake
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Sydney documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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