Master of Science in Data Science · Starts Fall 2027 · Khoury College of Computer Sciences with the College of Engineering and the College of Arts, Media and Design (interdisciplinary). Concentrations: Computer science (Khoury College of Computer Sciences); Data, design, and visualization (College of Arts, Media and Design); Engineering theory and modeling (College of Engineering).
Northeastern University
MS in Data Science
Next deadline
Jun 15, 2027251 days
International (outside the U.S.)
- Application fee
- 2027 fee not published yet
- Recommendations
- 2 letters
- Essays
- 1 required
Source:MS in Data Science - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗· checked Oct 1, 2026
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Deadlines
Jun 15, 2027
251 daysInternational (outside the U.S.)
Jul 1, 2027
267 daysInternational (in the U.S.)
Aug 1, 2027
298 daysFinal (domestic)
The school gives dates only, no time of day — confirm the exact cutoff with the school.
How the rounds work
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Fall 2027 deadlines: June 15 (international applicants out of country), July 1 (international applicants in country), August 1 (domestic); each 'Deadline is subject to change.'
International applicants
Applicants to US campuses are domestic if they hold US citizenship, dual citizenship with the US, or a US Green Card; everyone else is international. International applicants have earlier deadlines (June 15 out of country, July 1 in country). A WES evaluation is not required; transcripts in another language need an English translation from the issuing institution alongside the originals. Meets F1 visa requirements; all Khoury master's programs are eligible for post-grad OPT. Applicants list campus preferences (Boston, Portland, Silicon Valley).
Sources:MS in Data Science - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗ ·Master’s Apply - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗· checked Oct 4, 2026
Requirements
ResumeRequired
Resume.
Statement of purposeRequired
Master's Apply: 'We recommend a length of 1000 words; however, this is a guideline and not a hard limit.' The master's FAQ says: 'The SOP has a maximum of 1000 words (no page limit).' The graduate program page says it should include career goals and expected outcomes and benefits from the program.
Transcripts and degree certificates
The school’s official pages say this differently. Here is what each one says — check with the school before you rely on it.
Transcripts and degree certificates
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (after high school) are required; graduates also upload degree certificate(s). Upload a PDF copy to the application. Documents not in English need an English translation alongside the originals. At least six semesters must be shown for a four-year degree (four for a three-year degree). India: semester mark sheets and degree/provisional certificate(s) as well; China: degree certificate and graduation certificate. Include the reverse side of transcripts. A WES evaluation is not required. Official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of the start of the semester.
Master’s Apply - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗Transcripts and Foreign Credential Evaluation (graduate admissions page)
Admissions requirements: 'Transcripts from all institutions attended'. Under 'English proficiency requirements for international students*': 'The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions.' '*Requirements may vary between concentrations for this program.'
MS in Data Science – Boston ↗Letters of recommendation2 letters · recommended, not required
Master's Apply: 'For students who are applying directly from their undergraduate program, we recommend one academic reference and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend one professional reference and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements.' FAQ: Letterhead and official email addresses are not required.
For students applying directly from their undergraduate program, we recommend one academic reference and one professional reference; for students applying from the workforce, one professional reference and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements. Letters must be submitted via the link from the application portal; Interfolio is not accepted.
GMAT not acceptedNot accepted
Do you accept the GMAT instead of the GRE? No.
GRE (optional)Optional
Khoury College is GRE test-optional. You may apply without a GRE. If you wish to submit GRE scores, we’ll consider them as supplementary material only. GRE scores are superscored (highest section scores).
Waiver / exemption: FAQ: 'We are currently waiving the GRE requirement indefinitely.'
Duolingo English Test not acceptedIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted
Duolingo test scores are not accepted.
IELTSIf your degree wasn't taught in English
The school’s official pages say this differently. Here is what each one says — check with the school before you rely on it.
IELTS
Recommended IELTS 6.5≥ (or TOEFL 90≥). IELTS is not super-scored. At-home versions of IELTS are accepted. Upload a PDF copy of your scores; official scores are due within 30 days of the start of the semester. Scores must be valid as of September 1 for fall admission.
Master’s Apply - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗IELTS (master's FAQ wording)
The FAQ gives no minimum score. 'Will you superscore my TOEFL/IELTS? No.' Test scores must be valid as of September 1 for fall semester admission. Official scores are not required until after admission, but it is highly recommended that applicants submit official test scores when applying; official IELTS scores come from the British Council. If you submit multiple language test scores, the highest score is considered.
Master’s Program Frequently Asked Questions - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗PTE Academic not listedIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted
Not listed: the English tests named are TOEFL and IELTS (Duolingo is not accepted).
TOEFLIf your degree wasn't taught in English
The school’s official pages say this differently. Here is what each one says — check with the school before you rely on it.
TOEFL
Recommended TOEFL = 90≥ (or IELTS 6.5≥). TOEFL and IELTS are not super-scored; TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted. At-home versions of TOEFL are accepted. Upload a PDF copy of your scores; official scores (ETS code 3679) are due within 30 days of the start of the semester. Scores must be valid as of September 1 for fall admission.
Master’s Apply - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗TOEFL (master's FAQ wording)
The FAQ gives no minimum score. 'Will you superscore my TOEFL/IELTS? No. We are aware of the new TOEFL MyBest Scores option — however, we will not accept this option. Please submit a single test in its entirety.' Test scores must be valid as of September 1 for fall semester admission. Official scores are not required until after admission, but it is highly recommended that applicants submit official test scores when applying; official TOEFL scores come from ETS (code 3679). If you submit multiple language test scores, the highest score is considered.
Master’s Program Frequently Asked Questions - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗TOEFL (graduate admissions page)
Under 'English proficiency requirements for international students*': 'Recommended TOEFL iBT score of 4.5 examination score (international students only)'. '*Requirements may vary between concentrations for this program.' The page names no waiver.
MS in Data Science – Boston ↗
Sources:Master’s Apply - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗ ·Master’s Program Frequently Asked Questions - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗ ·MS in Data Science – Boston ↗· checked Oct 4, 2026
Essays
Essay 1 · Required · Recommended: about 1,000 wordsThe statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience.
The statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience.
The school's FAQ, which carries no year, says: 'The SOP has a maximum of 1000 words (no page limit).'
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Source:Master’s Apply - Khoury College of Computer Sciences ↗· checked Oct 4, 2026
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