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    Statistics and Data Science

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    Leuven, BEMScIn-person2 years
    €18,988.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits
    €90.00
    App fee

    Statistics and Data Science at KU Leuven is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Leuven, BE. Tuition is €18,988.

    About the program

    The program trains students in theoretical and practical aspects of statistics and data science, offered by the Leuven Statistics Research Centre. Students choose tracks such as biometrics, social sciences, business, industry, theoretical, interdisciplinary, or EMOS.

    Focus: both
    51-100 (QS Subject Rankings)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min minimum score of 164 on quantitative reasoning and 152 on verbal reasoning and 3.5 on analytical writing
    V 152 · Q 164
    GMAT
    optional
    Min For the GMAT a score of 50 on the quantitative part and an overall score of 600 is sufficient for admission. For the GMAT Focus, a score of 87 on the quantitative part and an overall score of 565 is sufficient.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 94, with minimum subscores of 19 for Reading, 18 for Listening, 19 for Speaking and 21 for Writing
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic test: minimum overall score of 7.0, with minimum subscores of 6.5 for Reading, 6.0 for Listening, 6.0 for Speaking and 6.0 for Writing

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months (Orientation Year)

    €15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Statistics and Data Science at KU Leuven cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Statistics and Data Science at KU Leuven is €18,988 across 120 required credits.
    Is Statistics and Data Science at KU Leuven online or in-person?
    Statistics and Data Science at KU Leuven is offered in-person.
    How long does Statistics and Data Science at KU Leuven take to complete?
    Statistics and Data Science at KU Leuven is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Statistics and Data Science at KU Leuven?
    Post-completion work rights for Statistics and Data Science at KU Leuven: 12 months (Orientation Year)