
Thank you for your interest in applying for admission to the Master of Science in Data Science, offered both at the U of A's campus in Tucson, Arizona and online.
Prospective students are required to submit application materials directly to the University of Arizona Graduate College. Please read the information below and then submit your application prior to the appropriate deadline:
Application Deadlines
Program Cost
How to Apply
To apply for either main campus or online, you must complete the University of Arizona Graduate College online application. Follow these steps:
- Create a GradApp account
- Complete your GradApp profile under "My Account".
- Select "Apply to a Program" from the sidebar.
- Choose "Degree Seeking" under application type and "Data Science (MS)" under program of study.
- Choose the semester during which you wish to enter the program.
- Your application should now be initiated under "My Active Applications."
Admission Requirements
Available Programs
- Domestic Students: In person on the Tucson main campus, or fully online through Arizona Online.
- International Students: In person on the Tucson main campus, or fully online through Arizona Online.
Admission will be based on an evaluation of your potential to become a qualified information professional or effective researchers in data science. We consider prior coursework and grades, letters of recommendation and research/artistic/professional products such as papers, substantive works, or significant contributions to software systems.
To be admitted you must have:
- A bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Academic coursework and/or professional experience that demonstrates strong quantitative and analytical reasoning abilities
- Academic coursework and/or professional experience with math and programming, including data structures, analysis of algorithms, and linear algebra. Coursework and/or professional experience with calculus is encouraged but not required.
- See additional requirements for international applicants.
- A GRE is not required. You may still submit one if you choose to.
Recommended Prerequisites & Provisional Acceptance
Additional Forms
You may also need to complete:
- A domicile affidavit if you wish to have in-state (Arizona) status. Mail or FAX the form directly to the Residency Classification Office. All students are considered out-of-state residents until domicile affidavits are processed. See Residency Guidelines and also review information about Proposition 308.
- A financial guarantee form (international students).
- An immunization form to be sent directly to Campus Health. Students will not be allowed to register for classes until they have met the University of Arizona's immunization requirements. For more information, see the Campus Health Service's immunization requirements.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact us at infosci-grad@arizona.edu.
Are you ready to tackle the grand challenges of today and tomorrow through data science?
If so, you're ready to apply to the University of Arizona Master of Science in Data Science program in the College of Information Science: