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    University of Malta

    Master in Data Science

    University of Malta
    Msida, Malta1 yearTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose University of Malta

    • Malta's oldest university — founded in 1592, a public institution in Msida
    • Internationally ranked — #801-1000 in the QS World University Rankings 2024
    • Postgraduate specialist — 20 programmes here, 19 at master's level, fees from €3,000 to €13,400 a year
    • European network — member of the European University Association
    • Large scale — over 13,000 students and 1,500+ staff across the university

    About Master in Data Science

    The application deadline for Master in Data Science is Jan 31, 2027; tuition fees for Master in Data Science are 6,700 EUR per year.

    Programme Profile

    Managing and analysing Big Data has become an essential part of modern finance, retail, marketing, social science, research and development, medicine, industry, academia and government. The curriculum provides a solid grounding in the theory, methods and techniques used in data science, including discrete and continuous mathematical concepts, statistics, probability, and the theoretical foundations of machine learning and data analytics.

    Upon completion of the 60 ECTS taught component, students have a solid background in the theory considered a pre-requisite for data science practitioners, before completing a research dissertation.

    Career Prospects

    Graduates can find roles across academia, research, industry, government and private organisations, including Machine Learning Specialist, Data Architect, Data Engineer and Data Analyst, or found their own data-driven enterprise.

    About University of Malta

    The University of Malta is a public university in Msida, Malta. It was founded in 1592 and is the oldest university in Malta. The university has over 13,000 students and 1,500 staff members. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and engineering. The University of Malta is ranked #601-800 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. It is also a member of the European University Association.

    The University of Malta traces its origins to the Collegium Melitense, founded by papal charter in 1592, making it one of the oldest universities in the Mediterranean. It has around 12,000 students, including about 2,800 from more than 144 countries, spread across fourteen faculties. Its main campus is at Msida, with further campuses at Valletta, Marsaxlokk and Gozo.

    How tuition works

    This catalogue lists 20 of its master's and doctoral programmes, almost all taught in English. Full-time postgraduate fees follow published bands: €10,800 a year for arts and business-related programmes, €13,400 for science-based ones, €14,400 for the Executive MBA, and €11,000 for doctorates. Part-time and extended versions of the same degrees spread the same total cost over more years, which is why their published annual figure is lower.

    Malta

    You will study on an island in the Mediterranean, with English as the university's language of instruction throughout. The University of Malta ranks in the world's top 700 by QS and the top 300 in Europe, and around 3,600 students graduate across its faculties each year.

    Program Curriculum

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    Study Programme (90 ECTS)

    Year / SemesterCodeStudy-UnitECTS
    Year 1 – Semester 1 (Compulsory)
    Y1 S1CIS5223Concepts, Techniques and Practical Aspects of Scientific Research5
    Y1 S1ICS5110Applied Machine Learning5
    Y1 S1SOR1510Foundations in Probability, Sampling and Estimation5
    Year 1 – Semester 2 (Compulsory)
    Y1 S2ARI1204AI Numerical Methods 25
    Y1 S2ARI5102Data Analysis Techniques5
    Y1 S2SCI5020Principles of Statistical Inference5
    Year 2 – Semester 1 (Compulsory)
    Y2 S1CCE5502Fundamentals of AI and ML5
    Y2 S1CIS5113Large Scale Databases5
    Y2 S1ICS5111Mining Large-Scale Data5
    Year 2 – Semester 2 (Compulsory)
    Y2 S2CCE5106Deep Learning Neural Networks5
    Y2 S2CIS5230Data Analytics on the Cloud5
    Y2 S2CIS5232Topics in Applied Data Science5
    Year 3
    Y3ICT5012Dissertation30

    Fees

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    Tuition (international students)
    6,700 EUR per year
    ≈ 7,484 USD per year
    Tuition (domestic students)
    23,400 MYR per year
    Application Fee
    0 USD

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    This program's tuition is 50% below the typical master's in Malta.

    The median annual fee for that cohort is15,263 USD per year, a comparison figure across 109 programs billed per year on Global Admissions.

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    You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

    You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

    How to Book

    Register when you arrive

    It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

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    Entry Requirements

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    All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

    Entry Requirements (International Applicants)

    Applicants must be in possession of one of the following:

    1. Bachelor's degree (MQF Level 6) obtained with at least Second Class Honours/Category II in ICT, an area with a strong ICT component, or Engineering — for Data Science, other suitable areas may also be considered
    2. Bachelor's degree with Third Class Honours/Category III in the above areas, supported by other qualifications or relevant work experience, subject to interview
    3. Any other Honours degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours, subject to completing designated preparatory study-units

    English Test Requirement

    IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each of Writing, Reading, Listening, Speaking); TOEFL iBT 95 overall / min. 24 Writing (pre-January-2026 scale) or 5 overall / min. 5 Writing (January-2026-onwards scale); or equivalent: Cambridge Advanced Certificate Grade C or better, Pearson PTE Academic 71 (min. 65 per element), Trinity ISE III Merit in all skills, or ISET Band 6. Results must be issued within 2 years of course commencement and be a Secure English Language Test (SELT).

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    Required documents

    • Curriculum Vitae

    • English Language Certificate

    • Personal Statement

    • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)

    • Your Photograph

    • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)

    • Your Passport Copy

    Application process

    • Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. Learn more about the application process

    • The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

    • Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

    • After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

    • The university may contact you directly for further questions.

    • We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

    • After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

    • Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

    Master in Data Science: Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the fees for Master in Data Science?
    Tuition: EUR 6,700 per year.
    How long is the Master in Data Science program?
    The program duration is 1 year.
    What is the application deadline?
    The application deadline is 2027-01-31.
    Is Master in Data Science available online?
    This is an on-campus program at University of Malta in Msida.

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