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Master of Science (SM) in Data Science

Harvard University Cambridge, USA

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Tuition
USD 67,504/yr verified
Duration
18 months
Intake
September
English
IELTS 7 (minimum Speaking 6.5)

About this programme

A three-term master's from Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), at the intersection of statistical methodology, computational science and applications. Coursework covers statistical modeling, machine learning, optimization, large-scale data management, visualization, and the ethics of data science.

Course details verified 13 Aug 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source

Intakes & deadlines

  1. Autumn

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Entry requirements

English
IELTS 7 (minimum Speaking 6.5)
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites, but applicants should hold a bachelor's degree with working knowledge of calculus, linear algebra and differential equations, familiarity with probability and statistical inference, and fluency in a programming language such as Python or R.
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Fees & scholarships

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Typical graduate salary — Data Science & Analytics, USA
USD 63,650–194,410/yr · ≈ ₹60.6 L–₹1.85 Cr/yr

This is an indicative early-career range for the whole Data Science & Analytics field in USA, from official graduate-outcome data — not a figure for this programme or university, and not a guarantee of what you will earn. What you actually earn depends on the role, employer, city and your visa.

Source: US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook / OEWS (Data Scientists), May 2024.

Rupee figure converted at the 26 Oct 2026 mid-market rate; your bank's rate will be worse and currencies move, so use it for planning, not as the amount you will receive.

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Tuition is USD 67,504/yr. Checked against the university's own fees page. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.

The main intake is September. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.

No formal prerequisites, but applicants should hold a bachelor's degree with working knowledge of calculus, linear algebra and differential equations, familiarity with probability and statistical inference, and fluency in a programming language such as Python or R. English: IELTS 7 (minimum Speaking 6.5).

The programme runs about 18 months full-time.

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