
University of California San Diego · Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI), with Computer Science and Engineering
Master of Advanced Studies in Data Science and Engineering (MAS-DSE)
Awarded degree: Master of Advanced Studies in Data Science and Engineering
Overview
A part-time, weekend in-person master's degree for working professionals: 11 courses totaling 38 units over a normative six academic quarters (two years, summers off).
- Official program name
- Master of Advanced Studies in Data Science and Engineering (MAS-DSE)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Advanced Studies in Data Science and EngineeringSource: students.ucsd.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.Focus: Data science and engineering
- School
- University of California San Diego — Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI), with Computer Science and EngineeringSource: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- La Jolla, CA
- Required credits
- 38 units (11 quarter-length courses at 2-4 units each)Source: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- 6 academic quarters (2 years), with summers off (normative time to degree)Source: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- FallSource: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed
The awarded degree is a Master of Advanced Study in Data Science and Engineering offered by the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute and the Jacobs School; data science is the central component of the degree title. The in-person weekend format is shown on the profile.
Source: students.ucsd.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: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Part-timeSource: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree or equivalentSource: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — At least a B average (3.0 GPA) or equivalentSource: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Prerequisite courses
- RecommendedIntroductory programming course, multivariate calculus and linear algebraSource: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters required, three preferredSource: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$135 — $135 for US citizens, permanent residents and undocumented applicants; $155 for international applicantsSource: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Upcoming
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students | $1,135 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$43,130 = 38 credits × $1,135 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $43,130 (38 credits × $1,135 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students, 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- University-wide fees (approximate)
- $810 per termMandatorySource: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Merit-based scholarships ScholarshipCompetitive
may cover up to 20% of the tuition amount
Eligibility: Admitted applicants are considered upon acceptance
Source: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) — 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)
- UC San Diego is unable to accept new applications to online or distance education programs from residents of certain states; the list is subject to change. Official pageSource: mds.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
International applicants
- International students are not typically eligible because the part-time format precludes F-1 visa status.Source: mas-dse.ucsd.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Sources and verification
- mas-dse.ucsd.edu/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- mas-dse.ucsd.edu/admissions/index.html — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- mds.ucsd.edu/admissions/index.html — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- DAPIP — WSCUC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- students.ucsd.edu/finances/fees/registration/2026-27/self-supporting.html — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
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