OpenFieldUBC Master of Data Science (MDS)
Intensive 10-month professional Master's program designed to teach data wrangling, machine learning, statistical modeling, data visualization, and cloud-scale data engineering through hands-on industry capstones.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year Bachelor's degree with minimum B+ average (76%+) and prerequisite coursework in programming, calculus, and linear algebra.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in all components or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume / CV detailing analytical, technical, and mathematical problem-solving experience.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or professional reference letters evaluating quantitative and team collaboration skills.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Self-funded; eligible for merit-based entrance scholarships (CAD $5,000 to $15,000) and educational student loans
- Application fee
- CAD $168.25 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $53,000 total program tuition for international students; CAD $35,500 for domestic Canadian students.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Final international deadline for Autumn cohort intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of British Columbia documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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