Data Science
Data Science
Data science is an interdisciplinary field that brings together mathematics, statistics and computer science. Students learn to analyze large data sets with programming, statistical modeling and machine learning; the social side of data is also covered.
Engineering and technologyExample courses
What do graduates do?
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Machine learning engineer
- Business intelligence analyst
- Data architect
- Statistician
- Research analyst
Which subjects matter?
Warwick asks for an A* in mathematics at A-level for its Data Science bachelor's; there are separate offers for applicants who take Further Mathematics and those who do not. The university also says the program may assume knowledge of A-level Further Mathematics.
Example: University College London (UCL), first-year courses
- Programming Fundamentals
- Database Systems A
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Practical Statistics
- Further Probability and Statistics
Length by country
United Kingdom
USA
Netherlands
GermanyExams required for this field
TMUA United Kingdom
Imperial Business School programs ask for the TMUA. Economics, Finance and Data Science BSc is a program of this school.
TOLC-I Italy
Some Italian universities ask for the TOLC-I to enter engineering and some science bachelor's programs. It has 50 questions and takes 110 minutes; the mathematics section has 20 questions and 50 minutes. There is also a 30-question English section.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
14 schools in 10 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
USA
Boston UniversityData Science · BostonPenn State UniversityData SciencesUnited Kingdom
University of GlasgowStatistics & Data Analytics · GlasgowUniversity of SheffieldData Science · Sheffield
Ireland
Dublin City UniversityData Science and Artificial Intelligence · DublinUniversity College DublinComputer Science with Data Science · Dublin
Czechia
Masaryk UniversityData Analytics · BrnoPrague University of Economics and BusinessBachelor of Economic Data Science · PragueNetherlands
University of GroningenData Science and Society · GroningenGermany
IU International University of Applied SciencesComputer Science with Data Science · Berlin
Austria
Modul University ViennaBSc in Applied Data Science · Vienna
Finland
Aalto UniversityData Science · Espoo
Japan
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific UniversityData Science & Information System · Beppu
Australia
University of SydneyData Science · SydneyWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- November 2026
Choose a route for the recognition of your high school diploma: nostrification at the regional office (krajský úřad) or the university's own recognition. The legal processing time is 30 days.
- 1 December 2026
Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)
- November 2026
For direct entry you need to score above 180 in YKS and be placed in a program. If not, plan the Studienkolleg route.
- November 2026
For a direct application you need at least 180 points in the YKS and a document showing placement in a program; plan your YKS (Türkiye's university entrance exam) with this in mind.
- 5 January 2027
The University of Helsinki English-taught bachelor's application (SAT/ACT group) opens. The last day is 19 January 2027 at 15:00 (Finland time).
- 21 October to 2 December 2026
Keio PEARL Period I application period. The application fee is 35,000 yen.
- November 2026
Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a placement year in a company in a data science bachelor's?
Some programs have it as an option. Warwick offers the option of adding a Year in Industry or a year abroad to the Data Science program between the last two years. This year depends on finding a place and on academic performance.
Can you study data science in English in the Netherlands?
Yes, there are examples. Maastricht University's Data Science and Artificial Intelligence bachelor's is in English. For 2026/27, international diplomas are expected to include mathematics equivalent to Dutch VWO mathematics B.
Is a data science degree earned abroad recognized in Türkiye?
For bachelor's degrees from abroad, you get recognition and denklik (degree recognition) from YÖK (Türkiye's Council of Higher Education). Recognition means accepting that the school and the program are authorized to award degrees. The preliminary application is made through e-Devlet or YÖK's website.
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Last checked: October 2026.
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