Master in Data Science

Data Science is changing our world significantly and opening the door to a multitude of possibilities. The EPFL program in data science offers you a complete training, from the foundations to implementation, from algorithms to database architecture, from information theory to machine learning. Our school delivers this master in collaboration with the Mathematics Institute and the School of Engineering (Electrical Engineering).

Duration
  • Credits: 120 ECTS
  • Minimum 3 semesters of courses (averaging 30 credits per semester) up to a maximum 6 semesters of courses to complete the Master’s cycle.
  • Mandatory internship in industry, for a duration of 8 weeks during the summer, or 6 months during a full semester.
  • A Master’s project for a duration of 18 weeks (including 1 week of vacation) if completed at EPFL, or 26 weeks (including 1 week of vacation) if completed in industry or at another university, earning 30 credits.
Application and admission
Courses, minors

Note: No specialization possible with this Master’s.

Projects, Internships & Master’s project
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