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Data Science

Sapienza University of Rome Rank ##2 in Italy (QS 2024)
Tuition EUR 1,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2017-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Rome, Italy
Language English

Program Overview

The Data Science at Sapienza University of Rome is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Data Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 1,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Roma, Italy

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Data Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. ALGORITHMIC METHODS OF DATA MINING AND LABORATORY
  2. FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA SCIENCE AND LABORATORY
  3. STATISTICAL METHODS IN DATA SCIENCE AND LABORATORY I
  4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPETITION AND DATA PROTECTION LAW
  5. ECONOMICS OF NETWORK INDUSTRIES
  6. NETWORKING FOR BIG DATA AND LABORATORY
  7. STATISTICAL METHODS IN DATA SCIENCE AND LABORATORY II
  8. DATA MANAGEMENT FOR DATA SCIENCE
  9. CLOUD COMPUTING
  10. DATA MINING TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
  11. DATA MONITORING ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION
  12. STATISTICAL LEARNING
  13. QUANTITATIVE MODELS FOR ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
  14. DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY
  15. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL NETWORKS
  16. SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR BIG DATA
  17. NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURES
  18. OPTIMIZATION METHODS FOR MACHINE LEARNING
  19. STATISTICAL METHODS FOR OFFICIAL STATISTICS
  20. EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY ANALYSIS
  21. DIGITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
  22. EARTH OBSERVATION DATA ANALYSIS
  23. ECONOMICS OF INFORMATION
  24. BIOINFORMATICS

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To guarantee that students have the required background, there are some requirements that candidates should satisfy. For Italian students, these are:

  • They must hold a 3-year bachelor\'s degree (laurea trienale)
  • The must have acquired at least 90 credits in the following scientific sectors:
  • Mathematical sciences: MAT/*
  • Informatics: INF/01
  • Physics: FIS/*
  • Economical and statistical sciences: SECS-P/*, SECS-S/*
  • Industrial engineering: ING-IND/*
  • Computer engineering: ING-INF/*
  • They must possess basic knowledge from some of the following areas:
  • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 1,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: EUR 1,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Sapienza University of Rome directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Sapienza University of Rome

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Rome, Italy

    Sapienza University of Rome (Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”) is a historic and prestigious public research university in Rome, Italy, founded in 1303, making it one of the oldest...

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2017-04-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months