Overview
The Ph.D. in Data Science – the School’s newest program at University of Virginia – is designed to impart the skills and knowledge necessary to enable research and discovery in data science methods.
Because the end goal is to extract knowledge and enable discovery from complex data, the program also boasts robust applied training that is geared toward interdisciplinary collaboration.
Features
- Doctoral candidates will master the computational and mathematical foundations of data science, and develop competencies in data engineering, software development, data policy and ethics.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- Computational Methods
- Machine Learning
- Data Engineering
- Research Methods
- Data Science
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Final deadline: Mach 22.
Language
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Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data View 26 other PhDs in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Essay and Short Answer Prompts
- Upload all unofficial transcripts from your entire post-secondary academic record, including all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework.
- The Ph.D. in Data Science does not review standardized test scores (i.e., GRE, GMAT, MCAT) in its holistic evaluation of applicants.
- Three letters of recommendation are required as part of the online application.
- A résumé or curriculum vitae helps us get to know an applicant beyond their formal academic coursework.
- A non-refundable application fee of $85 is required prior to submission of the application.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD per year -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD per year
- Ph.D. students will receive a fellowship of $33,000 per year.
Living costs for Charlottesville
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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