Master of Science (Sc.M.) in Data Science · Starts Fall 2027 · Data Science Institute
Brown University
ScM in Data Science
Next deadline
Feb 1, 2027117 days
Final
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- Application fee
- 2027 fee not published yet
- Recommendations
- 3 letters
- Essays
- 2 required
- Interview / video
- Video essay
Source:Data Science Sc.M. ↗· checked Oct 5, 2026
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Deadlines
Feb 1, 2027
117 daysFinal
The school's page doesn't print the year. Confirm with the school.
International
Scholarship
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How the rounds work
Fall intake has one deadline (February 1) for international and domestic students alike. A spring intake also exists (not this cycle's entry term).
International applicants
Same fall deadline for international and domestic applicants. STEM program for OPT extension purposes. Official transcripts and an international transcript evaluation (WES, ECE, or The Evaluation Company) are required for degrees from non-U.S. institutions before enrollment; for an undergraduate degree from India, WES and ECE are preferred. Data Science Institute scholarships are available to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.
Source:Data Science Sc.M. ↗· checked Oct 5, 2026
Requirements
Program-specific questions (in lieu of a personal statement)Required
In lieu of a personal statement, applicants answer a series of short form questions (two questions, max 250 words each).
Resume/CVRequired
Resume/CV: Required.
TranscriptsRequired
All applicants may upload unofficial transcripts for application submission. Official transcripts are only required for enrolling students before classes start. An international transcript evaluation (WES, ECE, or The Evaluation Company) is required for degrees from non-U.S. institutions before enrollment.
Three letters of recommendation3 letters
If you've completed internships, worked full-time or part-time in a relevant field, or worked as an RA or TA, letters from your supervisors are highly recommended. Letters from instructors are only valuable if you interacted with the faculty regularly and they can give a detailed evaluation.
Three (3) recommendations required. Letters must give a detailed, factual, and candid evaluation of the applicant's capabilities.
GRE not requiredNot accepted
GRE General and GRE Subject: not required. 'We no longer require the GRE General or GRE Subject test and submitted scores will not be evaluated as part of the application.'
Duolingo English Test not listedIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted
Not listed: the program says applicants must take the TOEFL or IELTS exam.
IELTS or TOEFLIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired
IELTS: All international applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. For IELTS, the minimum score is 7.5.
TOEFL: All international applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. For TOEFL iBT exams taken on or before January 20, 2026, the minimum score is 105. For TOEFL iBT exams taken on or after January 21, 2026, the minimum score is 5.5.
Waiver / exemption: Not required if you completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in English. Degree from an institution outside the U.S. where English was the sole language of instruction: email masters_admissions@brown.edu upon submitting so the requirement can be waived manually. Degree from Australia, Bahamas, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada (except Quebec), Ethiopia, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Tanzania, Gambia, Uganda, United Kingdom, West Indies or Zambia: no exam, waiver submission or email needed.
PTE Academic not listedIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted
Not listed: the program says applicants must take the TOEFL or IELTS exam.
Video essayRequired · with the application
Applicants will also be asked to record a short video to describe an internship, research or course project they particularly enjoyed working on.
Sources:Apply ↗ ·FAQ ↗ ·Data Science Sc.M. ↗· checked Oct 5, 2026
Essays
Essay 1 · Required · 250 wordsWhat are your goals and plans with the degree after graduation? How do your plans align with Brown and the DSI’s mission statement?
What are your goals and plans with the degree after graduation? How do your plans align with Brown and the DSI’s mission statement?
Essay 2 · Required · 250 wordsDescribe a skill, experience, or aptitude that sets you apart from other students interested in studying data science at Brown.
Describe a skill, experience, or aptitude that sets you apart from other students interested in studying data science at Brown.
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Source:Data Science Sc.M. ↗· checked Oct 5, 2026
Admissions events
Admissions events for your programs. Some waive the application fee.
Information session attendees (occasional)
"Also, on occasion, students who attend information sessions for the programs are offered application fee waivers." The master's FAQ doesn't list which sessions qualify; one event page states a waiver (Belong at Brown | International Student Resources, Oct 6, 2026, "$100 value"; see that waiver). The FAQ adds: "If your application fee waiver is not being applied to your application, please email masters_events@brown.edu."
Source:Master's Programs FAQ ↗· checked Oct 5, 2026
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