Master of Science in Data Science · Starts Fall 2027 · College of Connected Computing; Data Science Institute
Vanderbilt University
MS in Data Science
Next deadline
2027 deadline not published yet
- Application fee
- 2027 fee not published yet
- Recommendations
- 3 letters
- Essays
- Not published yet
Source:FAQs - DSI ↗· checked Oct 1, 2026
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Deadlines
2027 deadline not published yet. Check the official page ↗.
How the rounds work
Five application rounds in the last published (Fall 2026) cycle; Round 1 is the priority deadline for scholarships, with 'Rolling admissions after round 2 deadline, based on availability.' The FAQ (no year) says 'Rolling admissions for the following deadlines' (February 15th, March 15th, April 15th). 2027-entry rounds are not yet published.
International applicants
'We treat international applicants the same as U.S. citizens.' International applicants submit WES-verified transcripts (FAQ: if not verified when submitting, include the US conversion equivalent of grades). Applicants whose native language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores, or evidence of a degree from an English-speaking institution. International students do not qualify for federally funded loans unless they are permanent residents; private loans need a U.S. citizen or permanent resident co-borrower, while Prodigy Finance and MPOWER Financing offer loans without a U.S. co-borrower.
Requirements
Resume/CVRequired
Please upload a resume and/or CV that highlights your programming skills, professional experience, and academic achievements.
Statement of PurposeRequired
Statement of Purpose, one of the documents to upload with your application.
Unofficial transcriptsRequired
Unofficial transcripts. WES Verification of all transcripts is required for international applicants (FAQ: if they are not verified when submitting, include the US conversion equivalent of grades). If you are accepted and choose to enroll, official documents go to the University Registrar.
Three letters of recommendation3 letters
Recommender type not specified.
Three Letters of Recommendation.
GMAT or GREOptional
GMAT (optional; or GRE): GRE or GMAT are optional. FAQ: 'GRE, GMAT, or MCAT scores are optional.'
GRE (optional; or GMAT): GRE or GMAT are optional. FAQ: 'GRE, GMAT, or MCAT scores are optional'; the holistic evaluation is not heavily influenced by GRE scores, and an application is reviewed the same with or without GRE scores.
Duolingo English Test, IELTS or TOEFLIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired — waiver possible
Duolingo English Test (minimum 130): Duolingo test with sub-scores – Minimum score of 130 required to apply.
IELTS (minimum 7, subscores 6.5): IELTS scores – Minimum score of 7 total with minimum sub scores of 6.5 required to apply. FAQ: IELTS is accepted; scores must be sent electronically by the IELTS test center (no paper test report forms; no institution code required).
TOEFL (minimum 100, no subscore under 21): If English is not your native language, submit one of the listed options. TOEFL scores – Minimum score of 100 total with no sub score of under 21 is required to apply. Official scores are needed to receive an admissions decision. Institution code: 1871. Departmental code: 03.
Waiver / exemption: Not needed with 'Evidence that you have a degree from an English-speaking institution of higher education' (one of the listed options). The FAQ says the TOEFL is required for applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received a degree at an English-speaking university; if you graduated from a university in the United States, the TOEFL requirement is waived (still self-report the TOEFL scores used to gain entry to your prior US institution).
PTE Academic not listedIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted
Not listed: applicants whose native language is not English submit one of TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or evidence of a degree from an English-speaking institution; PTE is not on the list.
Source:Admissions - DSI ↗· checked Oct 4, 2026
Essays
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