
University of Pennsylvania · Penn Engineering (School of Engineering and Applied Science)
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, MSE
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Engineering in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Overview
An on-campus, 10-course-unit Master of Science in Engineering built on a shared foundation in statistics, optimization, machine learning and algorithms, with a concentration in Data Science or Artificial Intelligence and a thesis or practicum. Penn Engineering lists Fall 2027 deadlines of November 1, 2026 (early) and February 1, 2027 (regular).
- Official program name
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, MSE
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Engineering in Data Science & Artificial IntelligenceSource: catalog.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Joint degree naming data scienceOne degree whose official title names data science together with another field, such as Statistics and Data Science.
- School
- Source: catalog.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Specializations
- Data Science concentrationSource: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Required credits
- 10 course unitsSource: catalog.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- FallSource: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Penn Engineering also offers the Data Science MSE online (see mse-data-science-online).
Why this program is listed
One on-campus MSE whose title names data science together with artificial intelligence, with a Data Science concentration option.
Source: catalog.upenn.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
- Format not verified
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Ten course units in core courses, concentrations and electives.Source: catalog.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Thesis
- Thesis or practicum in an application area.Source: catalog.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Specializations, concentrations and tracks
- Data Science concentrationSource: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Prerequisite courses
- RequiredUndergraduate degree in any discipline with coursework equivalent to a computer science minor and strong mathematical and statistical proficiency.Source: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal statement of two pages or less.Source: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation, including one from a faculty member.Source: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$95 — $95 nonrefundable application fee (waivers for listed categories).Source: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- OptionalOptional during the current application cycle.Source: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- RequiredTOEFL iBT, IELTS or Duolingo required for non-native English speakers who are not US citizens or permanent residents; recommended TOEFL 5.0 (100 legacy scale); waivers listed.Source: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Upcoming
Priority deadline
November 1, 2026 · for Fall 2027
Source: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Upcoming
Final deadline
February 1, 2027 · for Fall 2027 · EST
Source: gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — SEAS on-campus master's degrees, tuition per course unitFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $8,825 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$88,250 = 10 credits × $8,825 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: srfs.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $88,250 (10 credits × $8,825 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students — SEAS on-campus master's degrees, tuition per course unit, 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- General fee (1 CU)
- $530MandatorySource: srfs.upenn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Technology fee (1 CU)
- $135MandatorySource: srfs.upenn.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.
Scholarships, fellowships or assistantships for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — 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
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- catalog.upenn.edu/graduate/programs/data-science-artificial-intelligence-mse/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 11, 2026
- gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu/how-to-apply/ — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- gradadm.engineering.upenn.edu/masters/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- srfs.upenn.edu/costs-budgeting/seas — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
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