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    Data Science

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    Providence, USMSIn-person21 months
    STEM-OPT
    $91,764.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    5.5%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    45
    Cohort
    students
    90
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Data Science at Brown University is a 90-credit, 21-month, in-person MS program based in Providence, US. Tuition is $91,764 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides fundamental understanding of data science methods and algorithms through topics in mathematics, statistics, and computer science including database engineering, visualization, machine learning, and deep learning. It includes experience with frontline data-science problems and introduces ethical and societal considerations.

    Focus: coursework
    51-70 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Data Science) | 29 (Times Higher Education Best schools for computer science in the US 2026)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027
    Fall 2028
    Feb 1, 2028

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min The data science program prefers scores above 620 (pBT) or 105 (iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min The corresponding minimum IELTS score is 7.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $24,930.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Data Science at Brown University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Data Science at Brown University is $91,764 across 90 required credits.
    Is Data Science at Brown University online or in-person?
    Data Science at Brown University is offered in-person.
    How long does Data Science at Brown University take to complete?
    Data Science at Brown University is structured around 21 months and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for Data Science at Brown University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on a 4-point scale
    Is Data Science at Brown University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Data Science at Brown University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.