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    MSc in Data Science and Analytics

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    Hong Kong, HKMScIn-person18 months
    HK$399,900.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    50
    Cohort
    students
    31
    Credits
    HK$350.00
    App fee

    MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a 31-credit, 18-month, in-person MSc program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$399,900.

    About the program

    The program covers mathematics, statistics, and computer science techniques to extract and analyze information from large-scale data. Core areas include big data computing, data structures and database systems, deep learning, optimization methods, principles of data science, and statistical data mining, with elective options and an optional dissertation.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings by Subject: 68

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Apr 30, 2026
    Spring 2026
    Apr 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test
    IELTS
    optional
    Min An Overall Band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months (IANG)

    HK$12,260.00
    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 MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is HK$399,900 across 31 required credits.
    Is MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University online or in-person?
    MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University take to complete?
    MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is structured around 18 months and 31 credits.
    How large is the MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University cohort?
    MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University typically enrolls around 50 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Data Science and Analytics at Hong Kong Polytechnic University: 24 months (IANG)