Victoria University of Wellington Wellington, New Zealand
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The Master of Data Science is a 240-credit taught-and-thesis masters grounded in academic staff research expertise in statistics, data analysis and machine learning. Over two years full-time, students build the theoretical foundations and applied skills to analyse complex data and pursue data-science careers or further research.
Course details verified 13 Aug 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
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NZD45,432/yr tuition · sourced
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This is an indicative early-career range for the whole Data Science & Analytics field in New Zealand, 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: Education Counts (NZ Ministry of Education) - Earnings & Destinations Detailed Data to 2016, to 2016.
Rupee figure converted at the 5 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 NZD45,432/yr. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is March. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Bachelor's degree with a B average in a relevant subject (statistics, mathematics, computer science or related) English: IELTS 6.5 overall.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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