
Brown University · Data Science Institute
Master's in Data Science (Sc.M.)
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Data Science
Overview
An in-person, nine-credit master's in data science from the Data Science Institute with four core courses including a capstone, four restricted electives and one unrestricted elective. Fall starters may finish in 12, 16, 21 or 24 months; spring starts are also offered.
- Official program name
- Master's in Data Science (Sc.M.)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Data ScienceSource: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Dedicated data science degreeThe awarded degree or official program title is data science itself.
- School
- Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Required credits
- nine credits (courses)Source: bulletin.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- 12, 16, 21 or 24 months (fall start); default 21 months for fall starts and 24 months for spring starts (chosen completion plan)Source: bulletin.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, SpringSource: bulletin.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
The online Master's in Data Science: Policy, Governance & Society has a different curriculum and is a separate record.
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is a Master of Science (Sc.M.) in Data Science.
Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026We list data science bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated, joint, and (separately labelled) related degrees with an officially named data science concentration. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-timeSource: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
Capstone
- Capstone experience is one of the four core courses.Source: bulletin.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Accelerated options
- Brown undergraduates may apply as a fifth-year master's degree.Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum 3.0 on a 4-point scale, with exceptions for unusual circumstancesSource: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Prerequisite courses
- RecommendedNo fixed prerequisites; recommended calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics, and introductory programmingSource: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredShort-form program-specific questions in lieu of a personal statement, plus a video essaySource: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Three letters of recommendationSource: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredCV or resumeSource: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Writing sample
- OptionalOptional technical writing sampleSource: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSubmitted scores are not evaluated.Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- Required — minimum 105For non-native English speakers without a degree taught in English; 105 iBT is the preferred level.Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- Required — minimum 7.5Alternative to TOEFL.Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
February 1st · for Fall
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Year not printed
International applicantsInternational applicants
October 1st · for Spring
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadlineDomestic applicants
November 1st · for Spring
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate - Master's course rate, Data ScienceFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $10,196 | per course · 2026-2027Source: sfs.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| All students — Approximate total tuition (excluding fees), Fall 2026 entry, 12-month completion | $91,764 | entire programSource: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $91,764 (published program total)
Comparison basis: All students — Approximate total tuition (excluding fees), Fall 2026 entry, 12-month completion, academic year not stated. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
DSI full, half and quarter tuition scholarships ScholarshipCompetitive
100%, 50% or 25% of tuition
Eligibility: U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents; limited number; merit and need-based consideration.
Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Programmatic accreditation
No programmatic accreditation verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
- Considered a STEM program for OPT extension purposes.Source: dsi.brown.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Sources and verification
- bulletin.brown.edu/graduate/concentrations/data/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 11, 2026
- dsi.brown.edu/academics/masters-programs/masters-data-science — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- dsi.brown.edu/academics/masters-programs/masters-data-science/apply — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- dsi.brown.edu/academics/masters-programs/masters-data-science/faq — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- dsi.brown.edu/academics/masters-programs/online-masters-data-science-policy-governance-society — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- DAPIP — NECHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- sfs.brown.edu/tuition-and-fees/graduate — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
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