Master in Data Science (MSc)

Admission Criteria

General:

Applications for admission to the program will be considered only from candidates that fulfill the minimum entrance criteria as described below:

• A Bachelor Degree in numerate subjects such as, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, from a recognized university with a CPA of at least 2.5. Applicants with lower CPA will be considered on an individual basis.
• The students should provide proof of knowledge (such as a certificate from a recognized entity or other relevant documentation) of basic programming and basic mathematics (probabilities or statistics or linear algebra or calculus) unless this background is evident from the list of courses in their previous studies.
• Proficiency in the English Language: Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present at least a TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, or GCSE “O” Level with “C” or IELTS with a score of 6.0 or score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University of Nicosia Placement Test.

• A completed application form;
• A Curriculum Vitae indicating the student’s education, academic and
• professional experience, any publications, awards, etc.;
• List of Courses undertaken along with the grades received in previous degrees. The applicant should highlight the courses that prove basic knowledge of programming and mathematics. In case there are not such courses, the applicant should submit documentation/certificates from recognized organizations that prove such knowledge;
• Letters of Recommendation: Two recommendation letters from academic or professional advisors;
• Personal Statement: A letter highlighting the applicant’s individual competences and strengths and providing his/her reflections regarding the expectations and value of the program as well as to his/her personal advancement and career development.