Master in Data Science

For Master in Data Science, applications for the Oct 2027 intake are open until Jul 11, 2027, and tuition is 150 EUR per year.

Data science combines statistics, computer science, and domain knowledge to extract insight and build predictive tools from data. A master's programme in the field typically covers statistical inference, machine learning, database systems, and data engineering, along with programming skills needed to collect, clean, and analyse large datasets. Students often work with topics such as supervised and unsupervised learning methods, data visualization, big data infrastructure, and increasingly, natural language processing or computer vision, depending on the programme's focus. Coursework frequently blends theoretical foundations in probability and linear algebra with hands-on project work using real or simulated datasets. Graduates of data science programmes work across many sectors, taking on roles such as data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineer, or business intelligence specialist. Industries that rely heavily on data science skills include technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, where the ability to turn raw data into actionable insight supports decisions in areas from marketing to risk management. Some graduates continue into further research in computer science, statistics, or applied mathematics. This two-year Data Science master's programme is offered by Università degli Studi di Catania, in the city of Catania, Italy, and is taught in English. As a master's-level programme, it is intended for students who already hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, typically in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, or engineering. The English-medium format is designed to open the programme to an international student body studying in Sicily.