FAQ
When does the academic course start?
The course starts in early September and ends in July.
Can I apply for studies if I am in the final year of my Bachelor's degree?
Yes, If you are in your final year of undergraduate degree studies, we will accept your application to the programme. In case of being accepted, it will be conditional to finish your undergraduate program by mid July.
What are the first steps requiered to study this university master's degree course?
The first stage is pre-enrolment; the master’s degree committee will then conduct its selection process.
What are the selection criteria?
Applicants for this master's degree course should hold an EHEA bachelor's degree in computer science or mathematics, or an equivalent qualification. A good academic record is also required and a particular interest in the field of data science. The goal of applicants should be to pursue a professional career in data science in a company or public administration, or in sectors that require specialists with a high level of training in data analysis, interpretation and visualization (finance, biomedicine, information and communication technologies, etc.) or to start a research career in topics related to data analysis. Independently of the applicant’s bachelor’s degree, knowledge of programming, calculus, algebra and statistics is required. Since the course is taught in English, applicants should also possess a sufficient level of comprehension to be able to follow the course in this language.
What qualifications do I need?
Applicants need ONE of the following qualifications:
- An official Spanish university degree;
- A university degree issued by a university regulated by the European Higher Education Area which would entitle the applicant to enrol on an equivalent master's degree course in any other EHEA-regulated institution;
- A university degree issued by a university outside the EHEA framework, although in this case applicants must obtain either prior validation of their degree certificate, or the University of Barcelona's official, written recognition that their degree certificate adequately qualifies them for EHEA university master's degree studies.
- Successful admission does not qualify as recognition or validation of previous degrees, and in all cases definitive admission will depend on the evaluation criteria set out by the University and the master's degree committee.
Applicants will typically have a strong academic background in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and an engineering field. For more information see our Student Profiles.
I do not have a B2 certificate level, what can I do?
Any english certificate equivalent to B2 is valid. Check here to see the equivalences.
If you need a last minute certificate you can contact here.
If I have a university qualification from outside Spain, how can I enrol?
- By having your degree officially accredited and recognized as being equivalent to its Spanish counterpart.
- By authorization from the dean of the faculty where the course is being offered, by approval that the level of your academic studies corresponds to the level required of Spanish applicants, and by demonstrating that your qualification would entitle you to master’s degree level study in the country of issue.
Where do I enrol?
Once you have been admitted to the course, contact the Secretary’s Office for Students and Teachers in the UB faculty or school where the course is being taught and they will take you through the enrolment procedure. Instructions, forms and additional information can be found on the webpage containing enrolment information.
How much does a university master's degree course cost?
The approximate price, for the academic year 2017-2018, is 46.50 euros per ECTS credit for EU nationals and 82 euros for students who are not EU nationals and do not currently reside in Spain.
All fees are officially regulated by the Catalan regional authorities (Generalitat de Catalunya), and supported by agreements made by the UB's Governing Council and Board of Trustees.
What exactly are ECTS credits?
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System of credits are the academic unit of measurement used by the master’s degree programme to evaluate student qualifications in the following types of learning activity:
- lectures and practical classes
- hours of study outside class
- seminars, assignments, practical assignments and project preparation and completion of examinations or other evaluative tests.
Is there an application fee?
There is a 35 euro non-refundable application fee.
How can I apply for admission to a double master’s degree course?
You have to apply to both master’s degree courses and if you are accepted on both of them, you will be eligible for the double master’s degree
Do I need to translate my documents into English to apply?
All supporting documents must be translated into Catalan, Spanish or English.
Is there any financial aid or grant that I can apply for?
Check the scholarships you can apply for here. Contact beca.estudis@ub.edu if you have any other questions regarding grants or financial support.
Can I do the master’s degree course on a part-time basis in order to combine a job and the master’s degree course?
Yes, we offer the possibility to do the course on a part-time basis. The minimum number of credits per years is 30, with an estimated workload of 18 hours per week.
What about the language of the master’s degree course
The master’s degree course is taught in English.
Any more questions?
Please, contact us at master.fds@ub.edu