University Of California - [UCSD], California, San Diego - Courses & Fees

San Diego, California

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PhD in Data Science at University of California is a 4 years program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
The program provides the following three graduate programs in Data Science:
- Master of Science in Data Science
- Online Master of Data Science
- Doctoral in Data Science
The goal of the doctoral program is to create leaders in the field of Data Science who will lay the foundation and expand the boundaries of knowledge in the field.
The aim of the program is to provide a research-oriented education to students, teaching them knowledge, skills, and awareness required to perform data-driven research, and enabling them to, using this shared background, carry out research that expands the boundaries of knowledge in Data Science.
The doctoral program spans from foundational aspects, including computational methods, machine learning, mathematical models, and statistical analysis, to applications in data science.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline	Dec 1, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Tuition Fees	$32685	$32685	$32685	$32685	$32685
Books and supply	NA	NA	NA	NA	$1179
Miscellaneous expenses	NA	NA	NA	NA	$1464
Total Fees	$32685	$32685	$32685	$32685	$35328

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must hold a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from a recognized university.
The degree should be in a quantitative field such as engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, cognitive science, scientific disciplines, or quantitative social sciences such as economics or computational social science.
Other degree options are acceptable with demonstrated coursework or experience in programming, calculus, probability, and statistics.
Students should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

85 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

GRE scores are not required for Fall 2022 PhD applications.

Required Document List

Following documents are required:

Resume/CV: A resume or curriculum vitae should be uploaded to the online application under the Resume/CV section.
Online Application: Students have to submit applications to UCSD for admissions.
Three Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. Additional letters may be submitted.
Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose must be submitted online through the UCSD Application for Graduate Admission.
Transcripts: If a student is offered admission to the program, official transcripts of record from each university-level institution attended must be provided.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Go Clean Scholarship	$3500	Yes	N/A
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Variable	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
AAUW International Fellowships	Variable	Yes	Nov 15, 2023
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Aug 30, 2023